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