Riyadh - School of Architecture

Response to the Climate - Passive Cooling StrategyIn this design, the architects not only make use of high technologyto build up the so-called eco-architecture. With reference to thetraditional architecture, the use of material, building configurationand simple mechanism can reduce the use of air-conditioning. Theindoor temperature is successfully controlled to 18-24 °C which canfulfill to the requirement of the client.2. Thermal MassYU Ka Hang Ada 1155016050For insulation, the heavily constructed brick wall are of 58cm thick. Furthermore, the external walls are builtof multiple brick layers with air chambers in between. And with small opening of windows to minimize directsunlight to go indoor, and more high angle sunlight will be blocked.1. OrientationThe the long wings of the center is east-west faced and tilted a bit tothe SE direction to avoid western facing. This can reduce the heatsurface. And the placing of element also affect the heat gain. Thetwo storey tall and thick block element is SE facing to shade someof the sunlight.The two wings3. Double paned WindowThe double panel windows are installed to have better insulation and trap cool air. In addition, they can alsoarchive noise reduction.The strong blockelements