Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Saudi Arabian Residential Buildings Using Passive Design Approaches

In Saudi Arabia’s hot and arid climate, residential buildings account for over half of national electricity consumption, with cooling demands alone responsible for more than 70% of this use. This paper explores the hypothesis that contemporary villa designs are inherently inefficient and that curren...

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Published in:	Buildings
Main Authors:	Lucelia Rodrigues, Benjamin Abraham Cherian, Serik Tokbolat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	energy efficiency cooling passive strategies building fabric semi-arid region future-weather
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/11/1895