Passive Solar Building Design For Desert Climates

This is called passive solar design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it does not involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.[1]. The key to designing a passive solar building is to best take advantage of the local climate performing an accurate site analysis.

This study investigates the effectiveness of passive design in low-rise residential buildings located in arid desert climates, using the Dubai Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) competition as a case study. This full-scale experiment offers a unique opportunity to evaluate design solutions under controlled, realistic conditions; prescriptive, modeled performance; and monitored performance ...

Abstract Read online This study investigates the effectiveness of passive design in low-rise residential buildings located in arid desert climates, using the Dubai Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) competition as a case study. This full-scale experiment offers a unique opportunity to evaluate design solutions under controlled, realistic conditions; prescriptive, modeled performance; and ...

Passive design strategies are essential for achieving Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) in Dubai's desert climate. Dubai buildings contribute 70% to the total energy demand, prompting a need for energy-efficient solutions. The Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) 2021 showcased innovative passive designs for fully solar-powered houses. Key strategies include optimizing building shape, orientation ...