تصفح Architecture & Urban Planning حسب المؤلف "Al Touma, A."
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Enhanced Thermal Performance of Mosques in Qatar
Al Touma, A.; Ouahrani, D. ( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2017 , Conference Paper)Qatar has an abundance of mosques that significantly contribute to the increasing energy consumption in the country. Little attention has been given to providing mitigation methods that limit the energy demands of mosques ... -
Evaporatively-cooled facade integrated with photovoltaic thermal panel applied in hot and humid climates
Al Touma A.; Ouahrani D. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)This study investigates the performance of a hybrid passive cooling system, applied on fully-glazed facades of typical office spaces, in reducing the facade surface temperature and the space thermal loads. The proposed ... -
Selection of slat separation-to-width ratio of brise-soleil shading considering energy savings, CO2 emissions and visual comfort – a case study in Qatar
Ouahrani D.; Al Touma A. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The addition of fixed external shading devices to glazed surfaces reduces the space loads and sensations of visual discomfort caused by excessive day-lighting. The slat-to-slat separation distance of the brise-soleil blinds ...