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Human movement through different altitude layers of a dwelling in hot and semi-humid climates
Farid Khorasani1 , Sajad Moazen * 2, Mahsa Ghane3
1- lecturer in the Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, Iran
2- Assistant professor, School of Architecture and environmental design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran , Sajadmoazen@iust.ac.ir
3- Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Urban Planning, University of Tehran, Kish International Campus, Iran,
Abstract:  
This study explored one of the unique solutions to create climatic comfort in high-temperature and semi-humid dwellings. It also aimed to explain the role of different altitude layers of dwellings in Dezful throughout the year. This study is applied research with an analytical-descriptive method. This study carried out on 23 local houses in Dezful revealed six altitude layers, including the first layer (Shavadoon), second layer (Shabistan), third layer (courtyard), fourth layer (the platform, first-floor room, and veranda), fifth layer (the yard on the second-floor, second-floor room, and veranda), and sixth layer (the roof). The data were collected through interviews, available documents, and field observations. The results revealed that moving vertically through layers can yield thermal comfort. The fourth layer has the most use of space, and the second layer has the most minor use of space during the year.
 
Keywords: Hot and semi-humid climates, Dezful, historic dwellings, living layers, vertical movement
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Type of Study: Research Paper | Subject: Architectural History
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