Transitioning toward net-zero residential buildings (N-ZRBs)
on the Arabian Gulf Region

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Transitioning toward net-zero residential buildings (N-ZRBs) on the Arabian Gulf Region

This research investigates residential building energy performance and feasible energy efficient measures to achieve Net Zero Energy Homes (NZEHs) on the eastern Arabian Gulf peninsula, considering the local vernacular architecture context and passive cooling techniques, regional hot and humid cl...

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Main Author:	Alhawas, Mosad M. H.
Format:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2024
Subjects:	NZEB; Building energy performance; Energy efficiency
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/78835/

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