The Influence of Hot and Humid Climate Data on Modern Architectural Façade Design: A Case Study of Educational Buildings in Adana, Türkiye

This study focuses on how modern architecture can be interpreted using regional data and how hot and humid climate data ultimately affect fa & ccedil;ade design. Despite modernism's dominance in 20th-century architecture, research on its adaptation to climates remains limited. Five educational buildings of modern architectural style in Adana, T & uuml;rkiye, a city with a hot-humid climate, were selected for detailed analysis. These buildings were evaluated based on key fa & ccedil;ade parameters such as opening configurations and solar shading elements. Additionally, thermal imaging, sun-path diagram simulation, and thermal comfort evaluations were conducted to assess fa & ccedil;ade performance. The findings suggest that contrary to criticisms of modern architecture's disregard for local conditions, the studied buildings integrate climate-responsive design strategies. In contrast to contemporary architecture's reliance on technical equipment for thermal comfort, this study also demonstrates that passive design strategies and structural decisions can offer effective alternatives in hot and humid climates.