Breathing Architecture
Photo credit Aashish Javiya // M. Veysel Yilmaz
Author Aashish Javiya // M. Veysel Yilmaz
This project proposes a biomimetic design approach inspired by stoma cells to enhance natural ventilation in buildings and improve indoor air quality.
The study focuses on a case study in Istanbul, Turkey, which has a Mediterranean climate that often experiences hot and dry summers. The proposed design aims to optimize wind flow into the building and regulate the indoor temperature and humidity levels through a series of structural and mechanical modifications.
By emulating the stoma cells’ natural process of opening and closing, the design can adjust the ventilation system based on the external environmental conditions. The project aims to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach in improving indoor air quality and reducing energy consumption in buildings in a Mediterranean climate. This research can contribute to sustainable building design practices by introducing nature-inspired solutions for natural ventilation.
