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Courtyards as passive design solution for school buildings in hot areas: UAE as a case study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-06)
The global concentration on green efficient schools is growing as schools represent a considerable sector in the built environment, which consumes a lot of energy to provide a standard level of thermal comfort for students. ...
The thermal performance of green roofs in the hot, humid microclimate
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-04)
Green roofs can alleviate the heat island effect in cities, regulate building temperatures and provide a positive impact on the built environment. This thesis reviews the evidence of the environmental impact with and without ...
Sustainable urban development strategies to enhance outdoor thermal comfort and promote walkability in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-10)
Thermal comfort has a variety of implications for how people act in their built environment, including their mobility options. In many places, particularly those prone to severe weather, trip time and distance are less ...