IMPACT OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE ON HEAT TRANSFER IN A HOT AND DRY CLIMATE, CASE OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSING IN LAGHOUAT (ALGERIA)

Abstract

Nowadays, the integration of energy components into the architectural design process is aimed at improving thermal comfort, and developing an adequate architecture. In Algeria, houses do not meet the requirements of thermal conditions, especially in summer, when it is very hot. The objective of this research is to study the insulating house’s envelope and its components against climatic conditions in Laghouat, a city where the maximum temperatures can reach 50 ° C during summer days. The work is carried out by measurements taken on site, and the use of the Energy + software allows us the improving indoor comfort conditions by simulating the characteristics of the envelope, in order to satisfy the well-being of the occupants to the least cost.