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February 9, 2026Glasnik srpskog geografskog drustva0 citationsOpen Access

Strategies for climate design to enhance energy efficiency in residental buildings: The case of Bou-Saada city, Algeria

DLDaraf LabdiKBKhalfallah BoudjemaaHLHafid Layeb

Key Points

  • The research aims to identify passive design strategies that enhance energy efficiency and thermal comfort in residential buildings in Bou-Saada.
  • Analyzed climatic characteristics of Bou-Saada city
  • Utilized Mahoney Tables and psychrometric charts
  • Employed Climate Consultant.6 for design strategies
  • Significant reduction in energy consumption observed
  • Improved thermal comfort achieved through specific design strategies
  • Combination of low-key patio designs and high thermal mass materials recommended

Abstract

This work investigates passive architecture-based solutions to increase house-hold energy economy and examines climate-responsive design. The research makes use of passive design techniques suited for the hot, semi-arid climate of the city. Using Mahoney Tables, psychrometric chart analysis, and Climate Consultant.6, the research produced interesting results using analytical tools. The study notes significant design strategies that lower energy consumption and increase thermal comfort. According to the study, the foundation of energy-efficient house design is small courtyard design mixed with perfect building orientation. To keep inside temperatures constant, the study advises combining low-key patio designs with high thermal mass materials. Sustainable Especially important methods for combined natural ventilation with passive solar heating systems and evaporative cooling systems are the project mostly deals with building summer cooling and winter heating. The study emphasizes the need for passive architectural solutions in lowering mechanical system reliance and greenhouse gas emissions. Passive design methods help one to be less dependent on mechanical climate control systems, so lowering greenhouse gas emissions. According to the study, new building techniques should fit the specific surroundings of Bou-Saada city. Analysis of Bou-Saada city climatic characteristics helps in attempts at sustainable urban development in semi-arid and dry environments. The results give builders and urban designers practical direction for using them in their projects. Residential building designers and legislators have to give top priority to energy economy that satisfies cultural and environmental needs. The study confirmed, by means of energy-saving architectural design strategies, enhancing the thermal comfort of residential buildings.

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Labdi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698979b9f0ec2af6756e7a69https://doi.org/10.2298/gsgd2502001l
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