Khartoum Solar Tile Design

Why is solar shading important in Khartoum?

Solar shading of windows is an important design strategy in both contemporary and future designs. Active cooling is an essential design strategy to achieve optimal thermal comfort levels in all seasons in the future 2070 climate of Khartoum, while it is essential only for the hot and wet seasons in 2015.

Are future design strategies for Khartoum sustainable and climate responsive?

With the climate data projections for 2070, future design strategies for Khartoum can be proposed to achieve sustainable and climate responsive building designs. The design strategies adapted in this research work for both the contemporary and future climate of Khartoum.

How to cool buildings in Khartoum?

Several suitable passive and active cooling strategies can be applied to buildings in Khartoum. Based on Climate Consultant 6.0 analysis, two-stage evaporative cooling seems the most suitable cooling strategy for Khartoum in both dry and wet seasons of the year.

Which filtration system is best for Khartoum buildings?

Trombe walls, active living walls, and bio-façade filtration systems are good for their numerous advantages and adaptable for Khartoum buildings. Wind towers and underground tunnel systems have high initial cost and their construction requires additional land therefore they are not an economical choice for Khartoum. 7.

Why do Khartoum buildings need thermal insulation?

Khartoum buildings receive intense solar radiation between April and September and the greater part of the radiation falls on horizontal surfaces. For this reason it is very important to use thermal insulation on roofs to reduce cooling load.

Does Khartoum receive solar radiation?

Because of Khartoum’s location at 16° north, it receives solar radiation from the north between May and July; a little effort is encouraged to shade northern windows with roof overhangs. East and west side façade windows can be shaded with vertical, moveable fins.