The External Form of Building And its Effectiveness on the Thermal Comfort for users


Abstract in English

The aim of this research is examing the impact of architectural unit form (building) and its reflection of the thermal gains, which consequently reach the thermal comfort of the users. This begins with the understanding of surrounding climatic circumstances in order to derive the best suitable design of architectural unit (building).

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