Courtyard Geometry on Solar Heat Gain in Hot-Dry Region

Abstract:

This paper attempts to show the geometric effects of a courtyard under the force of hot and dry climates. A courtyard house is an internal open space around which all the habitable rooms are clustered. The main objective is to review the effects of courtyard geometry on changing the energy consumption of courtyard buildings in order to decrease the emissions of CO_2. Literature review on courtyard in hot and dry climate suggest various type of the evaluation of previous results proves that the orientation and the proportions are two important factors for the amount of acquired solar energy in courtyard buildings in order to reduce energy consumption in hot-dry regions. They should be considered in the design stage where the designers can take full advantage. Future, can also be established guidelines for efficient courtyard design in Yazd to reduce energy consumption.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 935)
• Pages: 76-79
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.935.76
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Hadi Bagheri Sabzevar*, Mohd Hamdan Ahmad, Alireza Gharakhani
• Keywords: Courtyard, Hot-Dry Region, Orientation, Proportion, Yazd

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