Urban and solar design potential of buildings with radial and rectangular plans (with reference to Palestine)

It seems evident that the geometry of the urban form as an urban design parameter is crucial. The layout of the structure can modify the urban climate through proper design, thus improving the thermal comfort both outside and inside buildings, even reducing energy demands for heating and cooling req...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Al Qeek, Farid S.M.
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2004
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/13330/