The effects of physical environment in Ottoman healthcare facilities: 2nd Beyazid Complex in Edirne

Healthcare facilities have an important place in Ottoman Architecture. Started to be built during the Anatolian Seljuk period and continued into many cities, they manage survive. However, it is not possible use them with their original functions today. Most of are used by serving as exhibition museum buildings like Edirne Sultan 2nd Beyazid Health Complex. In such historical buildings, examination response changing living conditions needs important. This study investigates how physical environment affected design complex, impacts its planning building envelope on today’s IEQ. The environmental data were discussed about thermal, daylight, ventilation, acoustics performances calculating evaluating existing energy consumption building. Methods literature review, direct observation, on-site examination, simulation, documenting photographs used. It was determined that five hundred years ago, compatible terms function, planning, envelope, and, being a today, provides all necessary comfort for users, at acceptable level.