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Table 2 Experimental models information card

From: A methodology towards delivery of net zero carbon building in hot arid climate with reference to low residential buildings — the western desert in Egypt

Pysical Parameters

Base Model (BM)

Alternative Model (AM)

NZCB Model (NZCB)

Location

Al Kharj - Al Wadi Al Jadeed - Western Desert - Egypt

Area

110 sqm

Type

Residential Dwelling

Structure Type

Reinforced Concrete & Fired Clay Bricks

Low-E reinforced Concrete & Compacted Earth Blocks CEB

Low-E reinforced Concrete & Compacted Earth Blocks CEB

Building Finishing

Semi finished

Occupation

Family of Four Members (Husband, Wife, Two Kids)

HVAC Type

Partially HVAC with Split units

Naturally ventilated

Naturally ventilated

Passive cooling systems

NA

Alternative construction materials (insulation following EEEBC Code)

120 mm

380 mm

380 mm insulated

Active Systems

 

NA

Life Cycle Span

50 Years