Towards sustainable buildings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
This paper assesses the energy and water use practices of existing residential buildings in Saudi Arabia, with the ultimate aim of establishing guidelines for delivering sustainable architecture in the near future. In order to achieve this overall aim, the current status of a typical Saudi residence...
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2010
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| الوصول للمادة أونلاين: | https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/3788 |
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| الملخص: | This paper assesses the energy and water use practices of existing residential buildings in Saudi Arabia, with the ultimate aim of establishing guidelines for delivering sustainable architecture in the near future. In order to achieve this overall aim, the current status of a typical Saudi residence is thoroughly investigated, in terms of energy and water consumption, using simulation software packages. The paper then examines the prospects for applying various means to manage energy and consumption more sustainably. In essence, this research identifies several design-related faults common to Saudi Arabian house design. These faults contribute to an inefficient use of energy and domestic water resources. Finally, the paper puts forward a set of recommendations and guidelines, design-related and otherwise, in order to enhance the sustainability level of Saudi residential buildings |
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