Evaluating Sustainable Approaches for Enhancing Building Resilience in Response to Climate Change (Case study: Tehran City)

Paria Saadatjoo; Hourakhsh Ahmad Nia

doi:10.38027/jsalutogenic_vol3no1_11

Authors

Paria Saadatjoo University of Tabriz, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Tabriz, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5720-9097
Hourakhsh Ahmad Nia Alanya University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Alanya, Turkey Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1083-280X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38027/jsalutogenic_vol3no1_11

Keywords:

climate resilient, sustainable approaches , Tehran , climate-related risks , energy simulations

Abstract

As climate change poses significant challenges to our built environment, enhancing building resilience through sustainable approaches becomes crucial. This research evaluates sustainable strategies to fortify buildings against climate change impacts, specifically focusing on residential buildings in Tehran. Future climate data for Tehran are generated using Meteonorm 8 software. Comprehensive investigations identify predominant residential patterns, leading to the selection of a representative case study for detailed simulations. Energy simulations are conducted using DesignBuilder software to explore the impact of consumption reduction strategies on thermal performance under present and future conditions. Results indicate an increase in cooling energy consumption and a decrease in heating energy consumption from 2020 to 2090, with no significant change observed in total energy consumption. The implementation of insulation, double-glazed windows, and shading devices is shown to decrease overall energy consumption in the future. Notably, WI models with thermal insulation demonstrate the best performance in reducing heating energy, while WDG models with double-glazed windows significantly reduce cooling energy consumption. This study fills a gap in understanding the long-term impacts of climate change on building energy performance and provides practical design guidelines. The findings underscore the importance of sustainable building strategies in developing energy-efficient and resilient buildings capable of withstanding future climate conditions.

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