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    Bioclimatic architecture and advanced improvement strategies towards high energy efficiency at districts level
    Avgan, Gizem; Aşrafi, Turaj Arda; Aşrafi, Turaj Arda; Sağlam, Neşe Ganiç; Taşçı, G. G.; Department of Architecture
    Today's construction sector is taking a major part in worldwide energy consumption and its contribution to climate change. It is crucial to take proactive measures in architecture to mitigate the harmful effects of carbon emissions and pollution on our planet. Architectural strategies should focus on reducing energy consumption to align with this objective. In the context of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns, it is crucial to minimize reliance on active systems in architecture. By integrating passive design strategies, we can achieve a more sustainable approach. Active systems have their limitations, while passive systems offer greater flexibility and environmental friendliness. Bioclimatic architecture refers to the design of buildings that align with local climate conditions, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Implementing bioclimatic design on a larger scale, such as at the district level, has the potential to significantly increase energy efficiency. Bioclimatic architecture strategies have a substantial positive impact on districts' energy efficiency. Energy consumption and carbon emissions can be lowered by designing buildings according to the local climate conditions. Moreover, bioclimatic architecture may provide the residents with more comfortable living and working conditions, which can also positively impact health. The strategy of bioclimatic architecture in generating energy-efficient districts is determined by several parameters such as building geometry, materials, and district scale methods. The thesis aims to guide future district designs by providing assumptions towards ecologically sustainable and resilient neighborhoods using the assistance of bioclimatic strategies and advanced improvement strategies. The research investigates the districts' energy performance levels by integrating passive and advanced strategies to the buildings towards energy-efficient neighborhoods in the hot-humid and cold climate regions of Turkey. In order to assess the influence of bioclimatic parameters on district-level energy efficiency in two specific locations, a district energy model is created using Grasshopper and Rhinoceros. The district energy simulation results are obtained and analyzed. The bioclimatic and passive design variations' impacts under different climate conditions are discussed and compared in detail.