sustainable and energy efficient design issues are key to the way good buildings are designed in the 21st century. no building designer today should be without the basic skills offered by the unique multidisciplinary studies of architectural design, based on energy use in buildings. however, this paper is focusing of effect of air movement on human comfort, as a key element of building design. ...

The focus of the research is mega-block in New Belgrade built in 1960`s, before and after transformation. The aim of research was to compare the parameters of bioclimatic urban design before and after the intervention. The results show decrease due to shading and evapotranspiration of 1°C to 2°C, in the central part of communal open space and increase of temperature along the edges of the block...

High peak loads at transformer stations in domestic residences are expected where heating is provided merely by heat pumps with additional electric heating. Two scenarios are studied: the event of a black start and high electricity demand on a day with a very low outdoor temperature. The simulation is done with agents representing up to 100 dwellings based on PowerMatcher technology. The result...

Disabled users who use powered wheelchairs for mobility may suffer back and neck pain. Prolonged exposition to whole-body vibration due different terrain surfaces negatively impact the user’s health comfort. This study investigates of on wheelchair following ISO-2631 standard. The standard defines limits quantifies its Four with a range weights drive an electrical (EPW) five surfaces. Results i...

Temperatures in Mediterranean cities are rising due to the effects of climate change, with a consequent increase heat waves frequency. Recent research has shown tempering potential semi-outdoor spaces such as courtyards, which semi-enclosed that widely used by users buildings cities. International standards addressing thermal comfort parameters provide technical guidelines for indoor only. Expa...

Within the scope of study, thermal comfort analysis was performed using ENVI-met program Misak-ı Milli Square in Safranbolu, and it determined that perception square as slighty warm-warm. For this reason, a new design proposal has been submitted for square. In proposal, green ratio number trees increased, type location changed. The flooring materials replaced with stone covering higher albedo f...

In the last few years, tremendous changes have taken place in Doha, capital city of Qatar. These include rapid population growth, great improvements education, hosting international events, and diverse economic development. All these factors led to an increase number private cars city, leading significant traffic congestion. To solve this problem, meet goals Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, su...