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Optimization of the Energy Performance in the Hospitality Sector in UAE by Using the Integrated Control Methodology in the Guestrooms
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-05)
This dissertation aims to study the energy efficiency in the hospitality sector in UAE. It will discuss the energy benchmarking analysis for the lodging buildings to differentiate between the usual practice and best practice ...
Optimum Design Model of Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing Units in UAE: Two Cases Study of Affordable Housing units in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-03)
In response to UN-Sustainable Development goals to provide a sustainable and comfortable living for people in all society segments and to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid 50-Year Charter vision to attain self-sufficiency in ...
The energy saving potential of using the optimum external fixed louvers configurations in an Office Building in UAE climate condition
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-01)
Studies on the effect of external fixed louvers shading device on office buildings energy performance in UAE climate condition have shown that the louvers application caused a significant energy saving potential for the ...
Alternative Facades: Assessment of Building Integrated Photovoltaic and Electrochromic Glazing— Energy Benefits and Future Potentials in Office Building in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2010-12)
With the decline of conventional fossil fuels and the rapid growth of human population, the importance of curbing our energy consumption and reducing our dangerous emissions is now more obvious than ever. Since buildings ...
Energy Performance of Earth Sheltered Spaces in Hot-Arid Regions
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-12)
The issue of global warming and climate change has stirred an unprecedented campaign in the building industry to minimize its impact on the environment. Earth sheltered spaces represent the long-gone pattern of living and ...
Impact of Ministry Schools’ Envelopes on Daylighting and Energy Performance in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-06)
Students spend most of their time at schools in one space where it should be well lit and ventilated during the school day. Integrating daylighting within a school building is an important factor for a vital sustainable ...
Evaluating and Optimizing the Indoor Environment Quality of Historical Museums in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-11)
With the important role of museums in preserving the history for future
generations in different societies, ancient historical artifacts are the main
factor differentiating the indoor environments of museums from all ...
Urban Geometry: The Effect of Height Diversity and Buildings Configuration on Thermal Performance and Cooling Load at Urban Scale. A Case Study in Dubai / UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-05)
Urban geometry and buildings morphology are important factors that affect both thermal
behaviour of the spatial environment as well as a building’s energy performance. This
research aims to explore the effect of the urban ...
Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Double Skin Facades (DSFs) Configurations on Enhancing the Energy Performance of Multi-Used Building in Hot-Arid Climate The Case in Al-Ain City-UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-10)
Implementation of double-skin facades DSFs is a sustainable technical solution for enhancing energy performance of building, but the climatic conditions could affect the DSF performance. Al-Ain city-UAE is a hot-arid climate ...