Optimum Building Design Variables in a Warm Saharan Mediterranean Climate Zone

Table 7

High importance variables-optimum solution for cooling load.

Design variable	Value
Glazing type	Triple no tint
Ground floor construction	Baseline ground floor
Infiltration rate	0.26 (ac/h)
Flat roof construction	15 cm layer of insulation
Window to wall ratio	8%
Local shading type	500 mm overhang
Natural ventilation rate	4.6 (ac/h)