The Impact of Archetype Patterns in Office Buildings on the Annual Cooling, Heating and Lighting Loads in Hot-Humid, Hot-Dry and Cold Climates of Iran

Extensive cost in the building industry comes from cooling and heating to create thermal comfort. Hence, it is necessary to utilize passive solutions, in addition to suitable design, in order to reduce energy consumption. This research attempts to investigate the impact of archetype patterns in offi...

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Main Authors: Jalil Shaeri, Mahmood Yaghoubi, Amin Habibi, Ata Chokhachian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/2/311