Among Mediterranean historical buildings, the Andalusí architecture is the result of an
intuitive and experimental process of adaptation to the surrounding environment. The …

In this study we identify and describe the design strategies adapted to the climate and used
in ancient constructions. The research is focused on the information obtained from cases …

The aim of this article is to study by numerical simulation with the TRNSYS-COMIS software,
the thermo-aeraulic behavior of a traditional house with a horizontal opening in the central …

South Algeria has a vast area with an arid climate. The summer season is characterized by
the high-level use of conventional air in the residential sector. The stage of consumption in …

The implementation of energy efficiency in historic buildings is limited and different
parameters inhibit the improvement of microclimate conditions or energy performance. The …

It is urgent to act currently on the problems of overconsumption of energy as well as the
environment and the economy. Energy is a direct mechanical source of many devices of an …

Abstract The Ksar of Kenadsa counts among the most important old cities of the south-west
region of Algeria by its cultural and religious dimension, its architectural value and the extent …

Accepted: 22 February 2022 Building aeration ventilation may contribute to achieve thermal
comfort there by economizing huge amount of electricity that would be supplied using …

This article focuses on the assessment of microclimatic conditions in the Ottoman residential
buildings in the old city of Algiers. It aims to identify the nature of architectural …

Mashrabiya is one of the primary features of Arab-Islamic architecture which can be found
and still used in different cities around the world. It can be defined as an opening covered …