Evaluation of a sustainable Bigadiç civil architecture and its landscape: Architectural typology and building physics

Abstract

Most building technicians in the past were familiar with the climate in which they were building. However, a building designer was aware of ways that could benefit from more precise information regarding climate, so rigorous climate analysis is necessary. They could convert the advantage of climatic features of place by opting for appropriate building shapes, location, orientation and the use of appropriate building materials. This study has used climate data sheet, Mahoney tables and Building Bioclimatic chart to formulate strategies for building design. This paper identifies climatic considerations as an integral part of building orientation in Bigadiç, in Balıkesir, Turkey.