Energy performance analysis of residential buildings in Bandar Anzali: Influence of orientation and aspect ratio

This study evaluates the effects of orientation and dimensional ratio of residential buildings in Bandar Anzali City of Iran with the aim of optimizing energy consumption. Rapid urbanization and increased construction activities have led to higher greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating effective energy optimization strategies for sustainable urban development. In this research, a mixed-method approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis was employed, utilizing advanced energy modeling and weather simulations. Design Builder and Ladybug software were used to simulate and analyze energy consumption for various dimension ratios and orientations of a four-story residential building under Anzali’s…