Thermal mass impact on energy consumption for buildings in hot climates: A novel finite element modelling study comparing building constructions for arid climates in Saudi Arabia
Essam Alayed, Driss Bensaid, Richard O′Hegarty, Oliver Kinnane
Topics & Concepts
Thermal massThermalEnvironmental scienceEnergy consumptionOccupancyThermal comfortAtmospheric sciencesMechanicsMeteorologyEngineeringGeologyCivil engineeringGeographyPhysicsElectrical engineeringBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationWind and Air Flow StudiesUrban Heat Island Mitigation