The urban transformation of Almaty is accompanied by the rapid development of residential construction, including both high-rise housing complexes and low-rise club-style residences. The city’s continental climate—characterized by hot summers, cold winters, low humidity, and abundant sunshine—creates specific requirements for the organization of residential environments. The wind regime is dominated by northeast and southwest flows, which must be carefully considered in architectural design. In addition, Almaty's foothill landscape contributes to microclimatic heterogeneity, influencing temperature and wind conditions across different districts.
BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURAL AND COMPOSITIONAL APPROACHES TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT OF ALMATY
Saya Sakenova, Dina Amandykova (Almaty, Kazakhstan) | Download article