The energy consumption and thermal comfort in buildings are heavily affected by weather
conditions. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to analyze the bioclimatic potential of Algerian …

Vertical greenery system (VGS) can provide a cooling effect on urban spaces. This paper
conducted an experimental and simulation approach using the data logger and ENVI-met …

This paper presents a comparative study on the thermal comfort of traditional and
contemporary houses in Byblos, Lebanon. With climate change affecting indoor …

Indoor comfort, energy demand, carbon emissions and the cost of maintaining a building
vary according to the structure of the building and the behaviour of its occupants. The main …

Nowadays, one of the current concerns of the United Nations and the European Union is to
offer more reliable mechanisms aimed at reducing energy consumption and carbon …

This article examines cooling in the built environment, an area of rapidly rising energy
demand and greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, the status quo of cooling is assessed …

This paper examines the thermal condition aspects of traditional Acehnese houses (Rumoh
Aceh) in Indonesia. This study highlights the importance of considering traditional …

Green roof have been investigated as a passive design strategy with various environmental
advantages including energy efficiency. In this study the impact of the green roof on thermal …

Cooling buildings in summer is one of the main environmental problems for architects and
occupants in many hot dry countries. The summer temperature during these countries …

Modern building materials using reinforced concrete are considered the most popular in the
production of housing in Algeria, specifically in desert areas such as the city of Ouargla …