The effect of building materials choice on the thermal comfort in the auto-produced individual housing in Biskra.

The building envelope is the first barrier to protect against external climatic variations. Generally, it consists of two types of walls: opaque walls (walls and roof) and transparent walls (Windows). The design characteristics of the enclosure strongly affect the occupants' thermal comfort, as...

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Main Authors: Sihem Latreche, Leila Sriti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Amar Telidji of Laghouat 2018-02-01
Series:Journal of Building Materials and Structures
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Online Access:http://journals.lagh-univ.dz/index.php/jbms/article/view/31