SUSTAINABLE GREEK TRADITIONAL DWELLINGS OF CYCLADES
Abstract
The Greek traditional dwellings of the Cyclades epitomize sustainable design principles
to create optimum comfort environment. This paper evaluates specific traditional dwelling
type in terms of its response to climate and thermal comfort based on passive design principles
that could be adapted to current architectural practice in the area, in order to optimize the
relationship between site, building and climate. This study especially deals with building
envelope (walls and roofs: construction materials, type of insulation), that demonstrate
sustainable design principles. The paper discusses relevance of the study in the context of the
integrated energy and climate change policy of the European Union. Finally, the study is
important from the point of socio-cultural identity and regional character of the Cyclades,
which are under preservation status as per law.
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