干旱区生态环境知识资源中心

This paper presents the results of simulation modeling analysis of natural ventilaiton systmes in a traditional courtyard residence in a hot and dry climate. The purpose of this research was to analyze and evaluate passive energy systems and their elements to provide implications for the design of sustainable residential buildings. An existing traditional courtyard in the city of Kashan, Iran, was used as a case study to analyze the indoor thermal comfort conditions and to develop a simulation model. The EnergyPlus simulation program was used to calculate the thermal loads of the building and to analyze the effectiveness of the natural ventilation systems along with other native design strategies in terms of thermal comfort.