Microclimate Energy Considerations in Building Design for Arid Regions

Climate is one of the main parameters that can influence building designs in Iraq. Analysis and assessment of microclimatological data can aid urban architects and engineers to optimize human comfort through environmentally sustainable practices. The results indicated that the long-term measurements...

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Published in:Nature environment and pollution technology 2020-09, Vol.19 (3), p.1125-1131
Main Authors: Alaskary, A. A., Hasson, A. M., Jweeg, M. J., Al-Waily, M. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air conditioning
Albedo
albedo, climatic factors, cooling & heating degrees, heating coefficient
Alternative energy sources
Ambient temperature
Arid regions
Arid zones
Building design
Climate change
Cooling
Deserts
Design
Designers
Encyclopedias
Green buildings
Heat
Heating
Humidity
Microclimate
Rain
Solar radiation
Summer
Sustainability
Sustainable practices
Temperature
Weather
Wind
Winter
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Summary:Climate is one of the main parameters that can influence building designs in Iraq. Analysis and assessment of microclimatological data can aid urban architects and engineers to optimize human comfort through environmentally sustainable practices. The results indicated that the long-term measurements of total solar insolation and ambient temperatures have increased by 2.9% and 6.5% respectively. Albedo resulted in good correlation with heating coefficients and temperature of R2 = 0.89 and 0.63 respectively. Annual cooling degree days and heating degree days have reduced, while annual mean ambient temperatures and annual solar radiation have increased.
ISSN:0972-6268
2395-3454
DOI:10.46488/NEPT.2020.v19i03.024