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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

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: 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 precisionfocused spaces.

Source: Culture of Islamic Architecture and Urbanism

DOI: 10.66224/ciauj.10.2.581

Authors: Maral Asgharpour Arshad, Leila Medghalchi, Paria Saadatjoo

Institutions: Tabriz Islamic Arts University, University of Tabriz

Language: Persian

Topic: Building Energy and Comfort Optimization

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7204190693