[HTML][HTML] Critical Review on the Energy Retrofitting Trends in Residential Buildings of Arab Mashreq and Maghreb Countries

A Almomani, RMSF Almeida, R Vicente, E Barreira - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
In the 21st century, global energy security is a critical concern. Buildings contribute to over
40% of the worldwide energy consumption, primarily due to heating and cooling, resulting in …

[HTML][HTML] Rooftop photovoltaic system as a shading device for uninsulated buildings

A Albatayneh, R Albadaineh, A Juaidi, R Abdallah… - Energy Reports, 2022 - Elsevier
This research aimed to evaluate the thermal performance of rooftop PV as a shading
element on uninsulated roof-related HVAC energy consumption of buildings in a moderate …

Measures, Benefits, and Challenges to Retrofitting Existing Buildings to Net Zero Carbon: A Comprehensive Review

LNK Weerasinghe, A Darko, APC Chan, KB Blay… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Net Zero carbon (NZC) retrofitting of existing buildings contributes to improving the building
occupant's well-being, addressing carbon footprint directly and is key to solving the global …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of modern artificial lighting on the optimum window-to-wall ratio of residential buildings in Jordan

A Albatayneh, H Atieh, M Jaradat, M Al-Omary… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Featured Application This study proposes that the typical WWR for residential buildings
containing a LED lighting system could be lowered to the range of 25–30%, which is lower …

[HTML][HTML] The significance of occupants' interaction with their environment on reducing cooling loads and dermatological distresses in east Mediterranean climates

J Muhaidat, A Albatayneh, MN Assaf, A Juaidi… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Global endeavors to respond to the problems caused by climate change and are leading to
higher temperatures inside homes, which can cause skin conditions (such as eczema) …

The Significance of Renewable Energy in a Water-Scarce World: A Case Study of Jordan

A Albatayneh - Air, Soil and Water Research, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Amidst a global water crisis, Jordan is an example of extreme water scarcity. With one of the
world's lowest per capita freshwater availability, Jordan's growing population and limited …

Optimum Building Design Variables in a Warm Saharan Mediterranean Climate Zone

A Albatayneh, T Tayara, M Jaradat… - International Journal …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
This research contributes to making residential buildings more efficient in the city of Azraq,
Jordan, which is located in a warm climate zone in the Saharan Mediterranean region …

[PDF][PDF] The Role of Roofing Systems in Reducing the Cost of Construction-A Comparative Study Between Prefabricated and On-Site Cast Ceilings

DS Abdullah, RSA Al-Nuamman - International Journal of …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Ceilings and floors are an important part of any building in terms of energy conservation,
performance and cost. As it is known that the initial stage of construction, which is the stage …

Improving Urban Resilience through Formal Integration of Waste Pickers in Jordan's Solid Waste Management

M Hindiyeh, T Oghlenian - Environmental Science & Sustainable …, 2023 - press.ierek.com
The main aim of this project is to study the situation of waste pickers around the world and to
analyse the situation of the informal sector of solid waste management in Jordan specifically …

Evaluating Shading Effects of PV Systems: Discrepancies in Simulation Software and Energy Consumption

A Albatayneh, R Albadaineh - Environmental and Climate …, 2023 - sciendo.com
A critical procedure in sustainable building design is that building energy consumption has
significant implications for the global energy crisis and climate change. This study compares …