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Bioclimatic Design in Casablanca (Morocco): Decision Support through Building Performance Simulation
Attia, Shady; Geoffrey, van Moeseke
2013In Proceedings of the 4th Biennial subtropical cities conference
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Keywords :
bioclimatic architecture; climate analysis; design strategies; hot climate; Casablanca
Abstract :
[en] In this paper, bioclimatic design strategies in Moroccan architecture have been analyzed for the city of Casablanca. The aim of this study is to enable architects to re-understand the lessons of tradition, because the way towards bioclimatic architecture should start by understanding vernacular architecture. The first part of the paper presents climate analysis and a set of bioclimatic principles addressing orientation, shading, thermal mass, insulation and natural ventilation as a mean for passive cooling. The second part explores the potential of implementing the Passivhaus Standard in Casablanca. Based on a validated building model, the performance of one of an apartment, satisfying the Passivhaus Standard has been determined by means of building performance simulation. The analysis evaluated different bioclimatic strategies and examined the transfer of the Passivhaus concept to hot warm climate, while ensuring thermal comfort during summer. Results showed that the studied building concept, comprising several bioclimatic design strategies can be transferred, with appropriate adaptations, also to hot climates. Finally the study developed significant recommendation that support architects with principles and strategies for bioclimatic design.
Disciplines :
Energy
Architecture
Author, co-author :
Attia, Shady  ;  Université Catholique de Louvain – UCL > Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain > Architecture et climat
Geoffrey, van Moeseke;  Université Catholique de Louvain – UCL > Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain > Architecture et climat
Language :
English
Title :
Bioclimatic Design in Casablanca (Morocco): Decision Support through Building Performance Simulation
Publication date :
October 2013
Event name :
The 4th Biennial subtropical cities conference
Event organizer :
Florida Atlantic University
Event place :
Fort Lauderdale, United States - Florida
Event date :
17-10-2013 to 19-10-2013
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the 4th Biennial subtropical cities conference
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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