The Effects of Courtyards on the Thermal Performance of a Vernacular House in a Hot-Summer and Cold-Winter Climate

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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Main Authors: Shimeng Hao, Changming Yu, Yuejia Xu, Yehao Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
natural ventilation
courtyard house
HSCW climate zone
thermal performance
CFD simulation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/6/1042

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