Tarbiat Modares University Naqshejahan- Basic studies and New Technologies of Architecture and Planning 2322-4991 14 2 2024 07 22 Typology of residential blocks in Zanjan city with the aim of evaluating thermal load Typology of residential blocks in Zanjan city with the aim of evaluating thermal load 119 138 997 FA Mahsa Sayyahi Ph.D. Student in Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Iran 0009-0004-4026-5019 Hamed Mazaherian Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture, The college of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Zahra Zamani Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture, The college of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran 0000-0003-0880-6300 Journal Article Aims: With the continuous growth of urban population and the development of cities, the demand for energy in the building sector, especially in residential areas, has significantly increased. The configuration and form of buildings, along with their architectural and structural features, have a noticeable impact on the energy consumption of buildings and environmental sustainability. The main objective of this research is to assess the thermal performance of buildings at the scale of the neighborhood unit. Methods: This research was conducted using quantitative research methods and sensitivity analysis. The data collection methods included gathering information from credible library and online sources, as well as conducting field visits. Findings: Research findings indicate that courtyard patterns are considered the most efficient, while linear patterns and discontinuous courtyard patterns are regarded as the least efficient residential block patterns in Zanjan. Furthermore, there is a significant correlation between energy consumption and layout and form indicators of the blocks, as well as moderate relationships with block proportions. The most efficient forms are octagonal and square shapes, and patterns with a length-to-width ratio ranging from 1 to 1.6 generally exhibit better energy performance. Conclusion: studying and identifying efficient and inefficient patterns is important to reduce energy consumption in future design. Aims: With the continuous growth of urban population and the development of cities, the demand for energy in the building sector, especially in residential areas, has significantly increased. The configuration and form of buildings, along with their architectural and structural features, have a noticeable impact on the energy consumption of buildings and environmental sustainability. The main objective of this research is to assess the thermal performance of buildings at the scale of the neighborhood unit. Methods: This research was conducted using quantitative research methods and sensitivity analysis. The data collection methods included gathering information from credible library and online sources, as well as conducting field visits. Findings: Research findings indicate that courtyard patterns are considered the most efficient, while linear patterns and discontinuous courtyard patterns are regarded as the least efficient residential block patterns in Zanjan. Furthermore, there is a significant correlation between energy consumption and layout and form indicators of the blocks, as well as moderate relationships with block proportions. The most efficient forms are octagonal and square shapes, and patterns with a length-to-width ratio ranging from 1 to 1.6 generally exhibit better energy performance. Conclusion: studying and identifying efficient and inefficient patterns is important to reduce energy consumption in future design.

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