Strategies for Climate Design to Enhance Energy Efficiency in Residential buildings: the case of Bou-Saada City, Algeria

Daraf Labdi Labdi, Khalfallah Boudjemaa Boudjemaa, Hafid Layeb Layeb

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This work investigates passive architecture-based solutions to increase household energy economy and examines climate-responsive design. The research makes use of passive design techniques suited for the hot, semi-arid climate of the city. Using Mahoney Tables, psychrometric chart analysis, and Climate Consultant.6, the research produced interesting results using analytical tools. The study notes significant design strategies that lower energy consumption and increase thermal comfort. According to the study, the foundation of energy-efficient house design is small courtyard design mixed with perfect building orientation. To keep inside temperatures constant, the study advises combining low-key patio designs with high thermal mass materials. Sustainable Especially important methods for combined natural ventilation with passive solar heating systems and evaporative cooling systems are the project mostly deals with building summer cooling and winter heating. The study emphasizes the need for passive architectural solutions in lowering mechanical system reliance and greenhouse gas emissions. Passive design methods help one to be less dependent on mechanical climate control systems, so lowering greenhouse gas emissions. According to the study, new building techniques should fit the specific surroundings of Bou-Saada city. Analysis of Bou-Saada city climatic characteristics helps in attempts at sustainable urban development in semi-arid and dry environments. The results give builders and urban designers practical direction for using them in their projects. Residential building designers and legislators have to give top priority to energy economy that satisfies cultural and environmental needs. The study confirmed, by means of energy-saving architectural design strategies, enhancing the thermal comfort of residential buildings.

Keywords: climate-responsive design, energy efficiency, passive strategies, Bou-Saada city, bioclimatic architecture, sustainable urban development

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