The Effects of Courtyards on the Thermal Performance of a Vernacular House in a Hot-Summer and Cold-Winter Climate
Achieving comfort in hot summer and cold winter (HSCW) climate zones can be challenging, since the climate is characterized by high temperatures in the summer and relatively colder temperatures in the winter. Courtyards, along with other semi-open spaces such as verandas and overhangs, play an impor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/6/1042 |