Assessment of the Thermal Properties of Buildings in Eastern Almería (Spain) during the Summer in a Mediterranean Climate

María Paz Sáez-Pérez (), Luisa María García Ruiz and Francesco Tajani
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María Paz Sáez-Pérez: Building Constructions Department, Advanced Technical School for Building Engineering, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Luisa María García Ruiz: International School for Postgraduate Studies, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Francesco Tajani: Department of Architecture and Design, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 2, 1-22

Abstract: Within a context in which temperatures are increasing due to global warming, it is important to assess the capacity of buildings, old and modern, to respond to this new situation. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of understanding more about the thermal properties of traditional constructions. This study quantifies the impact of the high summer temperatures typical of the Mediterranean climate on traditional farmhouses in Eastern Almería (Spain). The study group of farmhouses was divided into three models representative of the different types of Eastern Almería vernacular architecture. Energy consumption in the three models was simulated using EnergyPlus. The three models were assessed in free-floating conditions. The window-to-wall ratio and U-factor values were studied in order to evaluate potential benefits in terms of energy efficiency. Outdoor and indoor temperatures were compared. Finally, an adaptive thermal comfort analysis was performed according to ASHRAE 55. Results highlight the ability of Eastern Almería farmhouses to mitigate extreme temperatures.

Keywords: Mediterranean architecture; energy simulation; window-to-wall ratio; thermal transmission; thermal comfort (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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