Energy efficient interior design within the scope of building biology: The case of YBE Kadıovacık bio house

The concept of building biology, which emerged as an idea in the late 1960s, continues to exist as a field of science nowadays. It aims to design healthy buildings and interiors for the well-being of the relationship between human, environment and building. Building biology advocates the use of natural building materials and passive systems. However, considering the climate factor in the design of buildings and interiors, it cannot be expected that these uses alone will be one hundred per cent effective. Depending on the data of the climate zone where the building is located, the use of active systems is also in order to provide thermal comfort. The use of active systems should be at the highest level and should be obtained from renewable energy sources. Building and interior designs should minimise the factors that can harm the environment and people in every aspect, use energy efficiently, be healthy and have the highest level of comfort. In this context, in the last part of the thesis, Kadıovacık Bio House was chosen as the subject of study. The location and climatic data of the building, interior layout, foundation and carrier system of the building, interior floor coverings, wall applications according to facade differences, roof applications, natural and artificial lighting indoors, passive and active air conditioning systems, water supply and interview questions with the user of the building were examined under these headings.