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A new modelling approach of a multizone building to assess the influence of building orientation in Saharan climate

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Orientation of building is a very important factor which is directly connected to the standards of thermal comfort within building. It is guided by natural elements like sunlight and its intensity, direction of the wind, seasons of the year and temperature variations. The orientation effect of a non-air-conditioned building on its thermal performance has been analyzed in terms of direct solar gain and temperature index for hot-dry climates. This paper aims at introducing an improved methodology for the dynamic modeling of buildings by the thermal nodal method. The evaluation is derived from a series of computer simulations. As a result, the influence of orientation changing depends on the floors and exterior walls constructing materials, the insulation levels and application of the inseparable rules of the bioclimatic design.

Source: Thermal Science

DOI: 10.2298/tsci131217026h

Authors: Maamar Hamdani, Sidi Bekkouche, Tayeb Benouaz, Mohamed Cherier

Institutions: University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd, Renewable Energy Development Center

Language: English

Topic: Building Energy and Comfort Optimization

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161