Arman Yaghoubi

Advisor: Mercedes Garcia Holguera

The image features a city map for site analysis on the left and a flowchart showing how nature benefits from CO2 on the right, with hands interacting with the central graphic.
The image is a detailed carbon cycle diagram showing processes like combustion, plant and animal respiration, and assimilation by phytoplankton. It illustrates carbon movement through mountains, forests, grasslands, and oceans, highlighting key ecological processes.
Physical model of Carbon Cycle
The image showcases a timeline of innovative architectural designs, featuring diverse buildings and materials from different years. It highlights structures like a spiral-shaped design, vertical gardens, and geometric forms, with annotations and contrasting red elements.
Analysis of all precedents related to CO2
The image is a circular map of Tehran, highlighting surrounding mountain ranges with blue and red hues indicating elevation. Prominent mountains like Tochal and Kolak Chal are labeled with their names and elevations.
Mountain analysis
The image features a site analysis map of an urban area with key intersections, roads, and zones highlighted in contrasting colors. The map includes a legend, text explanation, and circular dashed lines indicating areas of interest or impact.
The image showcases a rotating framed picture displaying two contrasting cityscapes: one clear and vibrant, the other hazy and smog-filled. The photographs capture the frame at various angles, emphasizing the shift between the two scenes.
Physical rotation model of Tehran
The image shows a site plan sketch featuring residential, commercial, and transportation areas, with a focus on noise barriers, carbon capture, and building complex layouts. The diagram includes labeled sections such as a gym, food court, and store spaces within the proposed development.
Initial sketches of schematic design

The Role of Biomimicry Architecture in Reducing CO2 Levels in Urban Areas: A Residential-Commercial Building in Tehran

One of the major concerns in the world today is the increase in CO2 levels, which significantly contribute to climate change. Human-made CO2 emissions account for about 76% of global greenhouse gases, primarily originating from electricity and heat production, followed by transportation, construction, and fuel combustion. The rise in CO2 is directly or indirectly linked to extreme weather, rising sea levels that threaten coastal areas, disruptions in food production, and heightened health risks, including respiratory issues and the spread of infectious diseases. Iran has long struggled with severe air pollution caused by excessive fossil fuel use in factories, homes, offices, and vehicles. Tehran, the capital, faces significant pollution challenges due to its geographical location, surrounded by the Alborz and Tochal mountains, which block natural airflow from the north. Additionally, unplanned developments like the Chitgar buildings in the city's west further disrupt wind patterns, trapping pollutants and worsening air quality. In Tehran, pollution levels often exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 250, frequently leading to the closure of schools, universities, and offices.

This thesis addresses the pressing issue of CO2 pollution through a biomimicry-based approach, focusing on capturing, storing, and utilizing CO2 in residential-commercial architecture. By drawing inspiration from natural systems, such as the CO2 absorption mechanisms in algae, moss, and soil carbon processes, it proposes innovative solutions to reduce atmospheric CO2. The research explores integrating these methods into building materials and systems, creating functional solutions that improve air quality and promote sustainability. Designed for Tehran's unique challenges, this work aims to contribute to cleaner urban environments and a more sustainable future in architecture.