Mana 18 Residential Building

Mana 18 Residential Building Architect: Mana Design Studio (Mohammadi, Shokrollahi & Partners) Location: Shiraz, Iran Date: 2015 Area: 800 sqm Status: Completed Client: Mr. Heidari Design Team: Parisa & Hamidreza Mohammadi, Leila & Ali Shokrollahi Structure: Dena Mohammadi Mechanical Consultant: Zahra Shokrollahi Construction Team: Mana Design Studio, in cooperation with Mohammad Reza Kamran & Saman Ghadimi The main idea of the project was formed in order to efficient use of solar energy in different seasons of the year, as a contributing factor in thermal comfort, due to the climate of the shiraz city, that was reflected in outer skin of building. So that, projection of the building was designed to protect the building from the sun in warm seasons and also facade top break in a form of steps has been implemented to take advantage of solar radiation energy in the building, in the cooler months. In addition, the design of terraces and south openings along with backyard in the north side, helps to create airflow and thermal comfort of residents. Bright colors were used in the selection and use of the building materials to prevent absorption of radiant energy in warm seasons, and also reflected part of the thermal energy from facade openings glass and materials, is absorbed by wide green space of windows.