A guideline for assessing the suitability of earth-sheltered mass-housing in hot-arid climates

Al-Temeemi, Abdul-Salam; Harris, Douglas John

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2003.12.005

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“…Possibly the closest work to this article is that which discusses earth shelters [6,7]. Some of these relate to hot arid climates although not basements as such.…”

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Evaluation of Basement′s Thermal Performance in Iraq for Summer Use

Kharrufa

2008

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering

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The main environmental problem for people living in Iraq is the long hot dry summer. Basements were used in the past by the people to solve part of the problem. Recently older solutions have been bypassed in favor of air conditioning. The consequent electric loads are very high. In this paper the basement is evaluated thermally for summer use and tested for cooling loads. Climate factors were measured outside a building, inside it and in the basement. The measurements lasted from early spring to late autumn. The basement was by far the best of the measured spaces thermally. For most of the summer they were only slightly off reasonable thermal comfort readings for sedentary activities. However it did peak at around 35 o C for two weeks. Calculations show that a relatively small cooling load would improve the interior to a comfortable temperature. By comparison a cooling load several times more would be required to reach similar conditions in an above ground space.

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“…Possibly the closest work to this article is that which discusses earth shelters [6,7]. Some of these relate to hot arid climates although not basements as such.…”

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confidence: 99%

Evaluation of Basement′s Thermal Performance in Iraq for Summer Use

Kharrufa

2008

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering

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“…There are some research works studying the indoor thermal conditions and the energy efficiency of constructions with high thermal inertia, such as cave dwellings [2], earth-sheltered housing [3,4] and food cellars [5][6][7][8][9]; Studies focused on wall behavior are also available [10].…”

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Ground Thermal Inertia for Energy Efficient Building Design: A Case Study on Food Industry

2012

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Abstract:The search for energy efficient construction solutions is still pending in the agro-food industry, in which a large amount of energy is often consumed unnecessarily when storing products. The main objective of this research is to promote high energy efficiency built environments, which aim to reduce energy consumption in this sector. We analyze the suitability of using the thermal inertia of the ground to provide an adequate environment for the storage and conservation of agro-food products. This research compares different construction solutions based on the use of ground thermal properties, analyzing their effectiveness to decrease annual outdoor variations and provide adequate indoor conditions. The analysis undertaken is based on over five million pieces of data, obtained from an uninterrupted four year monitoring process of various constructions with different levels of thermal mass, ranging from high volume constructions to others lacking this resource. It has been proven that constructive solutions based on the use of ground thermal inertia are more effective than other solutions when reducing the effects of outdoor conditions, even when these have air conditioning systems. It is possible to reach optimal conditions to preserve agro-food products such as wine, with a good design and an adequate amount of terrain, without having to use air conditioning systems. The results of this investigation could be of great use to the agro-food industry, becoming a reference when it comes to the design of energy efficient constructions. OPEN ACCESSEnergies 2012, 5 228

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“…Many studies show the limitations of traditional dwellings in adopting themselves to modern rural life. Their design and techniques cannot always meet the modern living style (Bodach et al, 2014). Some basic modern living facilities like health space, bathroom, lighting, ventilation and kitchen insulation are many features that appear unsuitable in the traditional architecture, and these contradictions are the important reason that the local people spontaneously abandon or retrofit them (Dong and Jin, 2013).…”

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“…Cave dwellings have strong adaptability to the social, historical and mainly natural conditions (topography, geology and climatic) of the landscape where they are placed (Barbero-Barrera et al, 2014). Many studies show that cave dwellings provide environmental benefits.…”

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“…Many studies show that cave dwellings provide environmental benefits. Certain cultures, such as those of China, Turkey and Tunisia, have successfully used subsurface construction as a natural means of tempering the living environment (Al-Temeemi and Harris, 2004). With new technology, the pit yard in Iran could help to keep the air cool and to reduce fossil energy usage (Saljoughinejad and Sharifabad, 2015).…”

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Disappearing gradually and unconsciously in rural China: Research on the sunken courtyard and the reasons for change in Shanxian County, Henan Province

Wang

Zhu

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Journal of Rural Studies

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a b s t r a c tChina's rural areas have entered an important period of modernization, experiencing the rapid transformation from traditional rural society to modern urban society. In this context, since the 1980s, the rural traditional dwellings with unique local characteristics and ecological advantages encounter an enormous threat. The rapid demolition of famous heritage sites and landscapes easily garners the public's attention, but traditional dwellings in rural areas are gradually disappearing as part of the residents' long-term daily practices. The cave dwelling, "sunken courtyard" (known as "di keng yuan" in Mandarin), is an appropriate subject for interpreting this type of change and cultural transformation. The sunken courtyards are primarily distributed throughout central China, Henan Province, Shanxian County; their unique architectural design method show the characteristics of the Loess Plateau culture. This study adopts qualitative research methods, selecting five study cases in Shanxian County, to discuss the changes in the traditional sunken courtyard and to explore the reasons behind these changes. Based on the literature and preliminary investigation, a formal interview was conducted. The results indicate the causes of the changes in terms of decoration, custom, family structure and policy. Additionally, the key conclusion is that the rural land use policy, the limitations of the sunken courtyard itself, the change in residents' ideas and the lack of proper management are the major reasons for this heritage change phenomenon. This study proffers a method regarding the protection of traditional dwellings to attract attention to the disappearing dwellings and to provide a scientific planning method for them.

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A guideline for assessing the suitability of earth-sheltered mass-housing in hot-arid climates

Cited by 59 publications

References 9 publications

Evaluation of Basement′s Thermal Performance in Iraq for Summer Use

Evaluation of Basement′s Thermal Performance in Iraq for Summer Use

Ground Thermal Inertia for Energy Efficient Building Design: A Case Study on Food Industry

Disappearing gradually and unconsciously in rural China: Research on the sunken courtyard and the reasons for change in Shanxian County, Henan Province

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