Towards a Climate-Sensitive Vernacular Architecture
In the Arabian Peninsula Second Edition
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This case study examines how local climate and the surrounding environment affects residential building design in the ancient city of Shibam, Hadhramaut. Given the typically hot and dry climate that is characteristic of much of southern Arabia, the General Electric Foundation estimates that residential buildings in Shibam consume about 26% of the city's total electrical energy produced. Accordingly, the choice of an appropriate envelope for these residential buildings, in terms of its thermal characteristics, in addition to other considerations, can contribute effectively to reducing the city'...
This case study examines how local climate and the surrounding environment affects residential building design in the ancient city of Shibam, Hadhramaut. Given the typically hot and dry climate that is characteristic of much of southern Arabia, the General Electric Foundation estimates that residential buildings in Shibam consume about 26% of the city's total electrical energy produced. Accordingly, the choice of an appropriate envelope for these residential buildings, in terms of its thermal characteristics, in addition to other considerations, can contribute effectively to reducing the city's electrical power consumption. Other important factors that help in the rationalization of energy consumption include the choice of more appropriate building materials, the wall thickness, a building's orientation, and the number of wall openings, taking into consideration the heat generated by the human body. The objective of this study is to examine and design the most suitable custom-tailored envelope for Shibam's environmental context that will achieve the most optimal thermal comfort of residents while taking into account energy conservation as a key priority.
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