The traditional solar architecture as a start to improve building energy consumption


Abstract in English

The problem of energy conservation is classified as the challenge of the age. As the population increases, energy consumption increases, and modern designs don't provide solutions to stop depletion of resources. The main goal of environmental design is to employ natural energy sources to achieve the micro-climate conditions required in buildings, thus saving energy. Studies have proved the validity of many concepts that were the basis of the traditional architecture design classified within solar environmental architecture.

References used

YEANG, K, 1995- Designing With Nature-The Ecological Basis for Architectural Design
Daylight & architecture magazine, 2008, Issue 9, P57
عويضة، محمد محمود، 1983 ، التكنولوجيا الحديثة في البناء. دار النهضة العربية للنشر.

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