Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Saudi Arabian Residential Buildings Using Passive Design Approaches
(2025)
Journal Article
Rodrigues, L., Cherian, B. A., & Tokbolat, S. (2025). Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Saudi Arabian Residential Buildings Using Passive Design Approaches. Buildings, 15(11), Article 1895. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15111895
In Saudi Arabia’s hot and arid climate, residential buildings account for over half of national electricity consumption, with cooling demands alone responsible for more than 70% of this use. This paper explores the hypothesis that contemporary villa... Read More about Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Saudi Arabian Residential Buildings Using Passive Design Approaches.