International Journal of
Architectural Engineering & Urban Planning
Sat, Nov 8, 2025
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Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University, East Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran , saeed_azemati@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Minimizing thermal energy demand has become a key objective in sustainable building design. Indoor environmental quality is closely linked to occupants’ health and productivity, making zero-energy buildings an increasingly prominent research focus. Thermal comfort is defined as the condition in which individuals do not feel the need to take any action to modify the surrounding temperature. Passive systems, which harness renewable energy and natural resources, utilize building elements as design solutions tailored to specific climates. This study aims to identify optimal passive strategies for educational buildings in the temperate and humid climate of Guilan province and evaluate their impact on thermal performance. The analysis focuses on specific passive systems, including floor and roof insulation, double-glazed windows, shading devices, and natural ventilation. Using a combination of library research, document analysis, and software simulation, the study investigates the key factors affecting energy consumption in educational buildings. Climate Consultant software was used to assess the climatic parameters of Rasht city, while TRNSYS v18 simulated the performance of the combined passive systems under realistic building and environmental conditions. The simulation results indicate that floor insulation effectively reduces heating energy demand, although it slightly increases cooling loads. Consequently, the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) index moves closer to the comfort range, indicating improved thermal satisfaction for building occupants.
Type of Study: Research Paper |
Subject:
Architecture
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