Comparative Study of the Middle Eastern Vernacular Courtyard Houses Based on the Biophilic Design Patterns

Nagham I. Yahya

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Comparative Study of the Middle Eastern Vernacular Courtyard Houses Based on the Biophilic Design Patterns

Authors:

Nagham I. Yahya

Publisher:

Cihan University, Iraq

Journal:

Cihan University-Erbil Scientific Journal Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.63-69

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001837726

pISSN:

2707-6377

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Abstract:

 The Biophilia hypothesis posits that a connection to nature is an innate human desire. By creating architecture that is an extension of nature, this desire will be satisfied, and consequently, it will positively affect mental and physical health. Along with identifying pertinent biophilic design strategies, the study aims to reexamine the Middle Eastern vernacular courtyard houses from a biophilic perspective in addition to comprehending the significance of sociocultural elements and the physical environment in the presence of the patterns of biophilic design in domestic architecture. The qualitative Comparative Analysis method is adopted. Three case studies of three distinct vernacular courtyard houses from different cities—Baghdad, Damascus, and Mardin—are re-examined. Data from reported studies that have been conducted to survey the architectural elements of the traditional houses of the selected cities are used to achieve the study. The study revealed that the Middle Eastern Vernacular Courtyard Houses are biophilic structures that use a variety of strategies to be in close proximity to nature, which had an impact in determining the final form of each dwelling. The biophilic strategies vary according to the particulars of different cities' local contexts. The study also shows the role of climate, geographical location, and sociocultural factors in the presence of biophilic design patterns and in identifying relevant strategies.

Article Details

Comparative Study of the Middle Eastern Vernacular Courtyard Houses Based on the Biophilic Design Patterns

Authors:

Nagham I. Yahya

Publisher:

Cihan University, Iraq

Journal:

Cihan University-Erbil Scientific Journal Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.63-69

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001837726

pISSN:

2707-6377

Biophilia hypothesis

Biophilic design patterns

Courtyard House

Middle East

Well-being

Issues

Article Details

Comparative Study of the Middle Eastern Vernacular Courtyard Houses Based on the Biophilic Design Patterns

Authors: Nagham I. Yahya

Publisher: Cihan University, Iraq

Journal: Cihan University-Erbil Scientific Journal Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.63-69

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001837726

pISSN: 2707-6377

Biophilia hypothesis

Biophilic design patterns

Courtyard House

Middle East

Well-being

Issues

Authors:

Nagham I. Yahya

Publisher:

Cihan University, Iraq

Journal:

Cihan University-Erbil Scientific Journal Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.63-69

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001837726

pISSN:

2707-6377