Optimization of Residential Indoor Thermal Environment by Passive Design and Mechanical Ventilation in Tropical Savanna Climate Zone in Nigeria, Africa

Optimization of Residential Indoor Thermal Environment by Passive Design and Mechanical Ventilation in Tropical Savanna Climate Zone in Nigeria, Africa

Thermal comfort is a fundamental goal of architecture aiming at protecting individuals from harsh weather conditions. In Nigeria’s savanna climate zone, such as Kaduna, poor indoor thermal comfort leads to over-reliance on air-conditioning systems. There is limited research on the application of pas...

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Main Authors: Tianyu Xi, Salanke Umar Sa’ad, Xinyu Liu, Haibo Sun, Ming Wang, Fei Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
passive design
mechanical ventilation
indoor thermal environment
tropical savanna climate
Nigeria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/3/450

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