Solar control in traditional architecture, potentials for passive design in hot and arid climate

Wael A. Yousef Mousa, Werner Lang

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Abstract

This paper is a part of a research work that targets the evolution of traditional architectural features to develop a passive design strategy for contemporary buildings. It counts on the building as a self-climate modifier in hot and arid climate. The traditional house demonstrates awareness of solar geometry and heat transfer mechanisms as basic physical principles which govern the heat gain/loss process within the building. The work in this paper is confined to examining the effect of traditional solar controls and shading mechanisms. Discussed features are the resulted cross shading in narrow street canyon and window screens. The suggested features were introduced as shading devices to an existing contemporary building within consecutive simulations using TRNSYS 17. The climatic data for Cairo as a case study was considered. The simulation model was tested against indoor temperature and validated by comparing results to measured data. The model then was modified by introducing suggested features which found to be comparatively effective in lowering the indoor temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication30th International PLEA Conference
Subtitle of host publicationSustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward - Proceedings
EditorsRajan Rawal, Sanyogita Manu, Nirmala Khadpekar
PublisherCEPT University Press
Pages25-32
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9789383184033
StatePublished - 2014
Event30th International on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference - Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward, PLEA 2014 - Ahmedabad, India
Duration: 16 Dec 201418 Dec 2014

Publication series

Name30th International PLEA Conference: Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward - Proceedings
Volume2

Conference

Conference30th International on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference - Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward, PLEA 2014
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityAhmedabad
Period16/12/1418/12/14

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