Low energy architecture and solar rights: Restructuring urban regulations, view from Jordan

Hussain H. Alzoubi and Abdulsalam A. Alshboul

Renewable Energy, 2010, vol. 35, issue 2, 333-342

Abstract: The concept of solar energy conscious design has emerged worldwide with the growing number of high-rise apartment buildings. It is important to think of maximizing solar energy utilization in buildings through architectural design strategies. This should lead to the setting up of mandatory regulations on both urban and building design levels.

Keywords: Low energy architecture; Solar accessibility; Energy saving; Building regulations; Apartment blocks; Jordan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.06.017

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