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Asgharpour Arshad M, Medghalchi L, Saadatjoo P. (2025). The Optimal Level of Orosi’s Girih Tile Patterns in Traditional Buildings of Isfahan from the Perspective of Visual Comfort and Thermal Comfort. CIAUJ. 10(2), 179-210. doi:10.61882/ciauj.10.2.581
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The Optimal Level of Orosi’s Girih Tile Patterns in Traditional Buildings of Isfahan from the Perspective of Visual Comfort and Thermal Comfort
Maral Asgharpour Arshad1 , Leila Medghalchi *2 , Paria Saadatjoo3
1- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran
2- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran , l.medghalchi@tabriziau.ac.ir
3- Civil Engineering Department, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Abstract:   (2103 Views)
Optimal energy use is increasingly vital in architecture, where building envelopes significantly impact aesthetics, thermal comfort, daylighting, and energy use. This study examines various traditional Girih tile patterns in Isfahan’s building openings, focusing on their wood-to-glass ratios and effects on useful daylight, visual comfort, and thermal comfort. Using software simulations in Rhino7, Honeybee, Ladybug, MATLAB, and SPSS, the research identifies Pattern 6 as the most effective. While all patterns were beneficial, some achieved over 97% visual comfort by reducing glare, especially on western and eastern façades, and those allowing over 20% daylight above 3000 lux suited precision-focused spaces.
Keywords: Optimization, Lattice pattern, Visual Comfort, Thermal Comfort, Useful Daylight illuminance
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Type of Study: Original Article | Subject: the comparative studies of Architecture and Urbanism in the realm of Cultural Iran
Received: 2024/08/28 | Accepted: 2024/11/25 | ePublished: 2025/12/30
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