Can Underground Buildings Be Beneficial in Hot Regions? An Investigation of Field Measurements in On-Site Built Underground Construction
Globally, there has been a remarkable growth in the number of underground constructions (UGC) such as railways, offices, hospitals and shopping malls. This expansion is a result of urban area extensions that are limited by the availability of buildable land. Underground construction can also be used...
Main Authors: | Mamdooh Alwetaishi, Omrane Benjeddou, Ashraf Balabel, Ali Alzaed |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2021-08-01
|
Series: | Buildings |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/8/341 |
Similar Items
-
Heat and Air Flow Behavior of Naturally Ventilated Offices in a Mediterranean Climate
by: Halil Zafer Alibaba
Published: (2018-09-01) -
Impact of Window to Wall Ratio on Energy Loads in Hot Regions: A Study of Building Energy Performance
by: Mamdooh Alwetaishi, et al.
Published: (2021-02-01) -
Determination of Optimum Window to External Wall Ratio for Offices in a Hot and Humid Climate
by: Halil Alibaba
Published: (2016-02-01) -
An investigation of shading devices in a hot region: A case study in a school building
by: Mamdooh Alwetaishi, et al.
Published: (2021-09-01) -
Thermal Comfort and Energy Performance of Atrium in Mediterranean Climate
by: Reihaneh Aram, et al.
Published: (2019-02-01)