farshad nasrollahi

[ 1 ] - Architectural Design Optimization of School Buildings for Reduction of Energy Demand in Hot & Dry Climates of Iran

School buildings as a major part of public buildings are considered as one of the basic consumers of energy in Iran. Based on building typology and occupancy patterns, school buildings have a great potentiality for energy optimization while providing thermal comfort. This study investigates the architectural design parameters such as orientation, optimum window to wall ratio, space organization...