Unlocking the Residential Retrofitting Potential in a Three-Degree World: A Holistic Approach to Passive Design in Hot Climates

Unlocking the Residential Retrofitting Potential in a Three-Degree World: A Holistic Approach to Passive Design in Hot Climates

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), as one of the largest polluters worldwide, has released its Vision 2030 that seeks sustainable development via economic diversification to transition towards lower CO<sub>2</sub> energy systems. Due to fast population and economic growth, the Kingdom is...

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Main Authors:	Abdulmajeed Aldabesh, Jassmen Soufi, Siddig Omer, Abdullah Haredy
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:	Buildings
Subjects:	sustainable building development energy consumption reduction optimisation solutions holistic retrofitting approach archetypical building model building energy benchmarks passive building design strategies
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/6/228

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