<p>The increasing demand for energy in West Asia, driven by rapid urbanisation and economic growth, has exacerbated environmental challenges, including rising greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. This study addresses the critical issue of developing climate adaptation strategies that prioritise energy efficiency and low-carbon solutions in the region. By examining traditional architectural techniques, such as passive cooling and natural ventilation, alongside modern technologies, the research explores how these approaches can be integrated to enhance thermal performance in residential buildings. A mixed-methods approach, combining a review of existing literature, case study analysis, and empirical data collection, was used to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in five distinct climatic zones across West Asia. The findings indicate potential energy savings of up to 80% during winter and 60% in summer when traditional and modern adaptation strategies are effectively combined. The results also highlight the economic and environmental benefits of adopting region-specific climate adaptation measures, which significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable urban development by providing a framework for integrating traditional knowledge with contemporary technologies. The conclusions emphasise the importance of continuous adaptation to shifting climatic conditions and the need for further research to optimise energy efficiency across diverse building types and climates in West Asia.</p>

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Low-carbon climate adaptation strategies for enhanced energy efficiency and thermal comfort in west asian architecture

  • Akram A. N. Alabsi

摘要

The increasing demand for energy in West Asia, driven by rapid urbanisation and economic growth, has exacerbated environmental challenges, including rising greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. This study addresses the critical issue of developing climate adaptation strategies that prioritise energy efficiency and low-carbon solutions in the region. By examining traditional architectural techniques, such as passive cooling and natural ventilation, alongside modern technologies, the research explores how these approaches can be integrated to enhance thermal performance in residential buildings. A mixed-methods approach, combining a review of existing literature, case study analysis, and empirical data collection, was used to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in five distinct climatic zones across West Asia. The findings indicate potential energy savings of up to 80% during winter and 60% in summer when traditional and modern adaptation strategies are effectively combined. The results also highlight the economic and environmental benefits of adopting region-specific climate adaptation measures, which significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable urban development by providing a framework for integrating traditional knowledge with contemporary technologies. The conclusions emphasise the importance of continuous adaptation to shifting climatic conditions and the need for further research to optimise energy efficiency across diverse building types and climates in West Asia.