Research Article
Optimum Building Design Variables in a Warm Saharan Mediterranean Climate Zone
Table 7
High importance variables-optimum solution for cooling load.
| Design variable | Value |
| Glazing type | Triple no tint | Ground floor construction | Baseline ground floor | Infiltration rate | 0.26 (ac/h) | Flat roof construction | 15 cm layer of insulation | Window to wall ratio | 8% | Local shading type | 500 mm overhang | Natural ventilation rate | 4.6 (ac/h) |
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