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(Durak and Ayyıldız, 2022; Yüksek and Esin, 2013). In the preparation of Turkey’s
energy efficient model proposal to be used in five different climatic regions,
international green building evaluation certificates as well as the current
practices in Turkey are taken into consideration (Durak and Ayyıldız, 2022).
Based on these studies and on-site observations, when the majority of the
residences within the historical texture are analyzed in terms of their location and
direction on the site, formation, relevant spatial organization, construction shell,
and material qualities, it is possible to say that there are highly energy-efficient
and ecological structures (Oral, 2001; Ulukavak Harputlugil and Çetintürk 2005;
Yüksek and Esin, 2013). In these structures, heat insulation is provided through
the use of natural materials which have high thermal quality such as stone, earth,
herbal materials, and wood. Energy is preserved in interior and exterior spaces
through spatial organizations in line with the passive climatization principles. In the
Northern facades of the buildings, in accordance with the climatic features, fewer
doors and windows were installed, and via adequate openings it was provided
to minimize heat losses (Yüksek and Esin, 2013). According to the 2001 report on
Turkey by International Energy Agency (IAE), it was suggested that in order to
minimize energy consumption, the energy consumption per m2 should be reduced
250 kWh to 100-150 kWh (Energy Policies of IEA Countries, Turkey 2001 Review). A
2005 research article provides a detailed analysis of a traditional Safranbolu house,
which has reached this goal with an annual energy consumption of 98,6 kWh/m2
with a combination of construction method, materials and components dating
back to 150 years ago (Ulukavak Harputlugil and Çetintürk 2005).
Usually all of the materials used in traditional structures are natural,
energy efficient, locally available construction materials with good heat
performances, which do not consume much energy throughout their life
cycle. In traditional structures, in order to benefit more from solar energy for
heating, more windows are installed on the Southern facades compared to
those on the other sides. In this way, the amount of energy needed to heat
the building decreases. Moreover, with windows placed with more intervals,
natural lighting and ventilation is provided, saving the additional energy to be
used for lighting and ventilation (Oral, 2001; Yüksek and Esin, 2013).
In the traditional textures conveying ancient information, it is seen that
energy efficiency practices date back to much earlier periods. However,
currently, these practices get abandoned and lose their importance. The
number of experts and craftsmen who know these practices is also decreasing
each day (Güler, 2020). Traditional structures within various geological,
geographical, environmental, and climatic conditions must be analyzed in
terms of land preservation and ecological values as well as energy, water and
material conservation, and the eco-friendly, resilient aspects of these structures

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