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

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 constru...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Sáez Pérez, María Paz, García Ruiz, Luisa María, Tajani, Francesco
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Consejo General de la Arquitectura Técnica de España (CGATE)
Repositorio:RIARTE
OAI Identifier:oai:www.riarte.es:20.500.12251/3834
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12251/3834
https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020746
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Calentamiento global
Impacto medioambiental
Edificación residencial
Almería
Arquitectura vernácula
Confort térmico adaptativo
Ensayos (propiedades o materiales)
Simulación energética - herramientas
3305.14 Viviendas
3305.90 Transmisión de Calor en la Edificación
3311.02 Ingeniería de Control
3311.16 Instrumentos de Medida de la Temperatura
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Sumario: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.