Climate-Responsive Rural House
Sustainable Rural Living in Bandar Anzali
A climate-responsive rural residence designed for a family of five, featuring elevated construction, cross-ventilation, sloping roofs and deep overhangs adapted to the humid and rainy climate of Gilan.
Location
Bandar Anzali, Gilan, Iran
Project Type
Rural House
Status
Portfolio Project
Studio
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Location
Bandar Anzali, Gilan, Iran
Project Type
Rural House
Status
Portfolio Project
Studio
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This climate-responsive rural house was designed for a family of five involved in farming and livestock activities in Bandar Anzali, Gilan Province, Iran. The project combines the functional requirements of rural life with passive architectural solutions adapted to the humid and rainy climate of northern Iran.
The project demonstrates how a complete architectural design service can integrate spatial planning, climate analysis and contemporary rural architecture.
Climate-Responsive Concept
High humidity, heavy rainfall and prevailing western winds were the main environmental challenges. The building was therefore extended along the east–west axis to improve solar access, reduce exposure to western rain and create effective natural ventilation throughout the house.
The building orientation, zoning and passive strategies were developed through a detailed architectural plan design process.
Spatial Organization
The residence is elevated on columns to protect the interior spaces from ground moisture and water accumulation. The open ground level also improves airflow beneath the building. Bedrooms, living areas and service spaces are clearly zoned to provide privacy, efficient circulation and functional flexibility.
The clear separation of private, social and service spaces creates a flexible foundation for the project’s residential interior design.
Sloping Roof Design
The distinctive pitched roofs are inspired by the traditional rural architecture of Gilan. Steep roof surfaces rapidly drain rainwater, while extended overhangs protect the façades, windows and terraces from wind-driven rain. The rotated roof volumes also create a contemporary and recognizable architectural form.
The expressive roof geometry and protective overhangs form an essential part of the project’s architectural facade design.
Natural Ventilation and Daylight
Windows positioned on opposite façades generate cross-ventilation between rooms and corridors. Large openings provide natural daylight and visual connections to the surrounding farmland, while roof overhangs control glare, solar heat gain and direct rainfall.
The spatial relationships, roof forms and environmental strategies were studied through detailed architectural 3D modeling.
Sustainable Rural Architecture
Service Type: Full Architectural Design · Project credits: Portfolio Project · Designed By: MasiR Studio · Year: 2018 · Software: Rhino Ceros + Lumion
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