The Effect of Thermal Insulation on Cooling Load in Residential Buildings in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Buildings consume huge amounts of electrical energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly during the summer months, due to the enormous air conditioning demands created by very hot outdoor temperatures. Residential buildings consume more than half of the electricity used in Saudi Arabia, with...

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Main Authors: Mosaab Alaboud, Mohamed Gadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2020-05-01
Series:Future Cities and Environment
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Online Access:https://futurecitiesandenvironment.com/articles/87