Optimum Building Design Variables in a Warm Saharan Mediterranean Climate Zone

Table 8

High importance variables-optimum solution for heating load.

Design variable	Value
Flat roof construction	12.5 cm layer of insulation
Glazing type	Triple SageGlass no tint
Infiltration rate	0.26 (ac/h)
Natural ventilation rate	4.7 (ac/h)
Local shading type	No shading
Window to wall ratio	72%
Ground floor construction	Ground floor with 10 cm layer of insulation