Bioclimatic Presented to: Presented by:

Architecture Dr. Wafaa Rashwan

Eng. Alaa Mahgoub
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Shams mohamed
Rawan tarek

Defination and Concept

▪ Bioclimatic construction refers to the design of buildings
that make the most of natural resources and the
environment's climatic conditions to reduce
consumption and improve energy efficiency.

Historical Preview
Ancient Civilizations
• the ancient Greeks designed
their buildings to maximize natural
ventilation and light while providing
shade during hot summers.
Traditional Vernacular Architecture
• mud brick construction in arid
regions like the Middle East
and North Africa provided thermal
mass for insulation
Islamic Architecture
• inner courtyards, wind towers (or
"malqaf"), and intricate geometric
patterns allowed for
natural cooling and ventilation in
hot climates.

Characteristics
o Passive Design: Utilizes natural elements like sunlight, wind, and
vegetation for heating, cooling, and ventilation, reducing
reliance on mechanical systems.
o Orientation and Layout: Buildings are strategically oriented to
optimize solar gain in winter and minimize heat gain in summer,
while also considering prevailing winds for natural ventilation.
o Natural Ventilation: Incorporates design elements such as
operable windows, louvers, and courtyards to facilitate cross-
ventilation and enhance indoor air quality.
o Sustainable Materials: Utilizes environmentally friendly materials
with low embodied energy, high durability, and recyclability,
sourced locally whenever possible to reduce carbon footprint.
wood, stone, natural fibre and recycled materials
o Natural Lighting: Maximizes daylight penetration through
building design, orientation, and use of reflective
surfaces to reduce reliance on artificial lighting.

Famous Architects

• Yeang’s bioclimatic tower / the

Ken yeang bioclimatic skyscraper blend the Luis de Garrido • Curvy Eco-House for
Yeang’s bioclimatic economics of space Shakira
tower with sustainability and improved Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
living standards

Examples
• The Tower at PNC Plaza by Gensler • Curvy Eco-House for Shakira
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Location: Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Completed in October 2015, Architect: Luis De Garrido

o that buildings fell into two categories:
buildings that were very small and kept
their energy footprint similarly small, or
more traditional buildings that were large
but had a lot of bolt-on technologies to
reduce carbon emissions. Neither fit our
vision of what The Tower at PNC Plaza
could or should be.
o CURVY Eco-House is self-sufficient in energy.
That is, it does not need to be connected to the
mains.
o The house utilizes bioclimatic design principles
to maximize energy efficiency, featuring a triple-
height space that acts as a conservatory in
winter and a shaded area in summer, along with
natural lighting and ventilation strategies.