Research Article
Optimum Building Design Variables in a Warm Saharan Mediterranean Climate Zone
Table 8
High importance variables-optimum solution for heating load.
| Design variable | Value |
| Flat roof construction | 12.5 cm layer of insulation | Glazing type | Triple SageGlass no tint | Infiltration rate | 0.26 (ac/h) | Natural ventilation rate | 4.7 (ac/h) | Local shading type | No shading | Window to wall ratio | 72% | Ground floor construction | Ground floor with 10 cm layer of insulation |
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