Improving passive solar housing design to achieve energy efficiency

Abstract

The significant aim of architecture is to support different human needs especially housing as an essential requirement; as well as the consideration of environmental factors. One of the environmental issues is the consideration of climatic conditions that have a deep influence on designing to create comfortable indoor spaces and housing durability. Based on climate conditions, passive solar energy as primary factor decreases energy consumption inexpensively. Furthermore, it is undeniable that socio-cultural structure of the society has deep influence on designing houses. The purpose of this study is to investigate how to improve housing quality for achieving low-cost energy by use of endless energies as a potential point in Famagusta with Mediterranean climate. Moreover, the second part of paper is the considered strategies in different period of Cypriot dwelling, as an important strategy in comparison evaluation. ©2021 by authors, all rights reserved.