Increasing efficiency of atriums in hot, arid zones

This research evaluated the efficiency of Atrium in hot, arid regions and investigated the parameters influencing the total energy consumption of an existing shopping mall in Dubai, UAE using the IES-VE energy modeling software. The parameters tested included: Roof profile, Roof ventilation, Number...

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Main Authors: Vijayantha Vethanayagam, Bassam Abu-Hijleh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2019-09-01
Series:Frontiers of Architectural Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263519300305