Role of wind in vernacular architecture of hot and humid regions of Iran

One of the main reasons that make vernacular architecture of various regions look different is variation in climate. The strategies used in vernacular architecture to respond to climate often define the total framework which underlies architecture. Vernacular architecture in hot and humid regions of Iran has strong bonds with local climate. Shenasil, Taremi and Wind towers are the features that have developed according to climatic considerations. The key objective of this paper is to scrutinize the role of wind in development of vernacular architecture of hot and humid region of Iran. For this purpose, we first study the climatic character of the region and will consider the influence of different climatic elements on the vernacular architecture with a focus on humidity and air currents. Then, natural ventilation and the architectural elements involving it will be discussed. Finally, the wind towers of the region and their characteristics will be studied.