A Comparison of Traditional and Modern Louvers in Warm and Dry Climate

Abstract

Since 250 years ago i.e. when industrial revolution made human extract and exploit non-renewa-ble energy sources rapidly, dependence on these energy sources has increased. Despite the im-portant role of these sources of energy in mankind progress, their destructive impacts on human life should be considered and traditional environment saving methods have been proposed again. In the old ages, buildings were constructed corresponding to their climate and environment. How-ever, after emergence of modern architecture, everything changed environmental elements which made life beautiful, like wind, sunlight and rain and dependence on mechanical ventilation sys-tems increased rapidly. Therefore, it is clear that traditional solutions should also be changed along with modern considerations, just as traditional louvers have been replaced by modern solar louvers. This study deals with an important ventilation element i.e. traditional louver in warm and arid areas and the way it has been changed and applied in contemporary buildings.