User Thermal Comfort in Historic Buildings: Evaluation of the Potential of Thermal Mass, Orientation, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilation

User Thermal Comfort in Historic Buildings: Evaluation of the Potential of Thermal Mass, Orientation, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilation

The study investigated the level of thermal comfort in historical buildings located at a relatively high altitude in the Arabian Desert of Saudi Arabia. The study focused on the impact of the use of thermal mass and orientation on the level of thermal performance at Shubra and Boqri Palaces. Qualita...

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Main Authors: Mamdooh Alwetaishi, Ashraf Balabel, Ahmed Abdelhafiz, Usama Issa, Ibrahim Sharaky, Amal Shamseldin, Mohammed Al-Surf, Mosleh Al-Harthi, Mohamed Gadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
historical buildings
thermal mass
orientation
hot regions
evaporative cooling
ventilation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/22/9672

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