The Evolution of Green Architecture Concept in Hot, Arid Urban Environments: An Analytical Review of Studies in the Arab Region between 2020-2025

Abstract

This research will dwell on the development of the concept concerning green architecture in a dry and hot urban setting, besides highlighting developments which took place between 2020 and 2025. The study indicates the change from meeting basic energy needs to sustainable design solutions that entail harnessing renewable energy resources and utilizing eco-friendly materials and architectures that respond to extreme seasonal changes in the climate. It also examines Arab studies and concentrates on the particular conditions of arid and hot climates, namely those of Iraq and Gulf countries. This involves economic limitations and loopholes in the laws. The current study picks key knowledge gaps and trends, especially in smart tech and circular economic concepts. The findings and recommendations of this study will focus on conducting research that suits the hot and dry climates and will look to develop effective policies and approaches that ensure the effective and sustainable development of cities in hot and dry climates. This study will specifically focus on doing a systematic review of the analysis and assessment of scientific literature that has focused on the development of green concepts in the architecture of arid and hot urban climates. This will be done by using various databases to obtain the information needed. This study will focus on the years from 2020 to 2025 and will look at the past 25 years, as this is the latest time period that has included effective and innovative developments. This current study will focus on the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Asia, as this geographical area specifically covers the hot and dry climates. This current study will be the introduction to a series of studies that will be released in succession. The next studies will look at the application of green architecture in educational and residential settings, as well as the effect it may have on users.