Development of a Mosque Design for a Hot, Dry Climate Based on a Holistic Bioclimatic Vision

Over 50% of the total energy consumed by buildings in a hot and dry climate goes toward the cooling regime during the harsh months. Non-residential buildings, especially houses of worship, need a tremendous amount of energy to create a comfortable environment for worshipers. Today, mosques are regar...

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Main Authors: Atef Ahriz, Abdelhakim Mesloub, Khaled Elkhayat, Mohammed A Alghaseb, Mohamed Hassan Abdelhafez, Aritra Ghosh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/11/6254