Investigating the effect of the central courtyard on temperature regulation in the native architecture of hot and dry climate of Iran

In the past, man's relationship with the natural environment and architecture was such that both man was in direct contact with nature and architecture was formed in the context of nature. Climate is one of the most important factors that has played a great role in the formation of residential architecture. Using the central courtyard, which is a very old pattern in construction and has been used significantly in different cities of Iran, especially in hot and dry climates, which creates thermal comfort for residents. The purpose of this article is to explain the role of the central courtyard in this climate is as the best thermal regulator and increase the comfort of residents in the vicinity of nature. The information collected in this article is descriptive-analytical and is also based on library research.

کلیدواژه ها:

central courtyard ، climate ، hot and dry ، comfort