Designing Cultural and Entertainment Complex with an Emphasis on Sustainability (Case Study: Yazd, Iran)

Abstract

Today in society we see problems related to young people and being away from their families. The residents of this city are always dissatisfied with the lack of comprehensive entertainment and cultural places. Increasing entertainment for young people, families and immigrants is one of the requirements of Yazd city. Also, every year we witness the warming of the earth, the reduction of non-renewable resources, the damage of the ozone layer and the influence of alien architecture. In this research, the design conditions of a cultural and recreational complex in a hot and dry region were studied with a sustainable architecture approach. The principles of sustainable architecture and the principles of a happy recreational place were investigated according to the climate of Yazd city. The purpose of this research is to increase people's vitality and entertainment, revive culture and preserve the authenticity and identity of the global city of Yazd, promote and encourage local architecture and pay attention to sustainable architecture that reduces environmental problems. For this purpose, the necessary solutions are provided by stating the relevant definitions, analyzing similar experiences, examining 4 domestic and foreign case examples, as well as knowing the climate and introducing the city of Yazd. According to the researches and library studies done, the results show that, with the help of the renewable energy potential of Yazd city, local materials, bright color and high heat capacity, ventilation and natural light, water purification. And its reuse, the creation of recreational places with a sustainable architectural approach resulting in a healthy communities, strengthening the family foundation, reducing depression and medical services, reducing justice services, crime, and also increasing the speed of construction, reducing construction costs and sustainability.