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Simulation-Based Approach To Optimize Courtyard Form Concerning Climatic Comfort In Hot And Humid Climate, Mehmet Bekar, Gülten Manioğlu
Simulation-Based Approach To Optimize Courtyard Form Concerning Climatic Comfort In Hot And Humid Climate, Mehmet Bekar, Gülten Manioğlu
International Building Physics Conference 2018
In hot and humid regions, in order to provide indoor thermal comfort conditions, most important design strategies are to maximize shady areas and natural ventilation. Courtyard building form was developed mainly in response to climatic requirements especially in hot climates. A courtyard is an unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or building spaces. The function of the courtyard is to improve comfort conditions by modifying the microclimate around the building. The proportion of the courtyard affects considerably the shadows produced on the building envelope, and consequently the received solar radiation and the comfort conditions in the …