Thermal comfort study in MSMEs in Cairo using onsite measurements and optimization algorithm

Lila, Anas, Sharmin, Tania ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6229-2035, Khalil, Amany, Ismaeel, Walaa S.E., Karram, Mai, Ewida, Sara, Zacharia, Monica M. and Ammar, Heba Mohamed 2023. Thermal comfort study in MSMEs in Cairo using onsite measurements and optimization algorithm. Presented at: 18th International IBPSA Building Simulation Conference, Shanghai, China, 4-6 September 2023. Proceedings of Building Simulation 2023: 18th Conference of IBPSA. Building Simulation Conference Proceedings. , vol.18 IBPSA, pp. 290-297. 10.26868/25222708.2023.1374

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Abstract

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the hot climates in Egypt face many challenges with increased heat stress, reduced labour productivity and adverse occupational health effects often leading to work injuries and heat stroke. This study investigates an MSME case study in Cairo, Egypt dedicated for car maintenance and repair which is a common land use in planned service areas. These workplaces suffer from poor thermal comfort and indoor conditions that are major contributors against climate resilience and thus require immediate action. The aim of the study is to evaluate the indoor thermal comfort conditions in the case study MSMEs using actual measurements and identify opportunities for improving indoor conditions through HoneyBee building simulation and optimisation approach using the LadyBug Tools in a Rhyno-Grasshopper platform.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Architecture
Publisher:	IBPSA
ISSN:	2522-2708
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	8 November 2023
Date of Acceptance:	4 September 2023
Last Modified:	12 May 2025 12:14
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/163743

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