Investigating the impact of passive cooling strategies on energy consumption and thermal performance: A case study of courtyard housing in a hot arid climate

Al Qaed, Abeer Abdulrahman and Patterson, Joanne ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4440-159X 2023. Investigating the impact of passive cooling strategies on energy consumption and thermal performance: A case study of courtyard housing in a hot arid climate. Presented at: PLEA 2024: 37th PLEA Conference (Re)thinking resilience, WROCŁAW, POLAND, 25-28 June 2024. Wroclaw, Poland: PLEA 2024, pp. 1-6. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This research explores passive cooling strategies to enable sustainable and energy-efficient buildings in hot-arid climates. With Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems consuming a significant portion of global energy, accounting for around 50% of the global building energy demand, the potential of passive cooling in historic courtyard houses is studied. The impact of a selection of appropriate retrofitting scenarios is evaluated, including green roofs, green courtyards, and natural thermal insulation, using dynamic energy simulations. Results show notable energy savings and improved thermal performance, yet challenges persist in meeting thermal comfort benchmarks. The study recommends hybrid strategies and emphasizes the importance of avoiding increased moisture content in indoor air.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Submission
Status:	In Press
Schools:	Architecture
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Energy Consumption, Thermal Performance, Passive Cooling, Historical Fabric, Hot-Arid.
Publisher:	PLEA 2024
Funders:	Cardiff University, University of Bahrain
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	18 March 2024
Date of Acceptance:	27 January 2024
Last Modified:	22 Mar 2024 11:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/167311

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