There are several outdoor microclimatic simulation software tools in use. The current research aims to identify some of the most prominent computer-based based on their capacity predicting a significant number variables and compare them order establish differences. This article provides an overview applications computational fluid dynamics performance simulation, focused three topics: general criteria, specific outputs, strategies, elements can be investigated by tool. results have shown...

Due to the chronic shortage of energy-related analytical data and disintegration building energy regulations, numerous existing residential buildings in Petra (Jordan) many cities worldwide suffer from poor design. This paper aims at investigating potential applying energy-saving standards order improve whole-building consumption low-rise mild dry climate zones. Representative were selected based on a field survey. Proposed strategies focused applicable solutions such as envelope components,...

The culture of active transportation (walking or cycling) in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) is less prevalent than other societies. This study aims to understand perceptions people KSA about role cultural dimensions on transportation. was conducted Jeddah, prominent urban city Arabia. suffers from rapid growth vehicle users compared An online survey employed with around 800 individuals participating King Abdulaziz University. results were analysed based participants’ sex. Few participants...

The relationship between water body (fountains) scale and climate parameters like wind speed, air temperature, relative humidity, as well thermal comfort index was modeled analyzed via Envi-met code. Taking the impact factors analysis a research object, mainly discussed in this are square area to water-body ratio location of element. However, computational fluid dynamics simulations were conducted on following scenarios: 3% (original base case), 6%, 9% total square's area, then outputs two...

Abstract With the rapid importance of high-performance energy modeling buildings, whole-building simulation engines are rapidly used in decision-making process. However, there tens market, which makes choice design engine very challenging. This article provides a comparison applications to predict significant number systems. As result, selected will be compared establish their characteristics and abilities. Nevertheless, focus placed on: generic criteria; envelope; lighting; service hot...

Numerical research in the context of urban a humid continental climate zone is still limited. The aim modeling case study to assess performance outdoor thermal comfort parameters and investigate their capabilities achieving comfort. A computer-based tool used quantitatively its weather parameters. have been analyzed using ENVI-met then compared against different scales like relative humidity scale, predicted mean vote scale as well other standards. results shown that average value +4 (very...

As streets cover almost twenty-five percentages of the urban open spaces, designing is a vital issue in creating thermal comfort for environmental design. The geometry street (height/width ratio) as well orientation directly influences airspeed, solar access canyon and result at pedestrian level. This study examined case study's scenarios with different geometries investigates its effects on outdoor weather parameters. However, according to matrix assessment conducted by author, vast canyons...

This research program investigates buckle propagation in subsea pipeline systems, The study aims to understand and predict pressure (PP), essential for ensuring the structural integrity safe operation of these pipelines, hypothesizing that incorporating strain hardening effects into energy approach can significantly enhance prediction (PP) geometric parameters, particularly diameter-to-thickness (D/t) ratio, play a major role PP prediction. Accurate is pipelines. investigation conducted...

Achieving zero-energy targets in residential buildings is challenging due to improper energy design and the selection of energy-related systems. Moreover, absence benchmarks for buildings, along with scarcity studies tailored diverse climates building characteristics, highlights urgent need further research. This study aimed address these gaps by designing suit climate zones Jordan, acting as enhance efficiency promote renewable use sector. Energy simulation tools were employed verify The...

<title>Abstract</title> The residential sector in Jordan, as many other countries worldwide, suffers from deficient energy building design, mainly due to improper design and/or inappropriate selection of energy-related systems. Introducing buildings with zero-energy can benefit designers, owners, and policymakers. main aim this study was minimize usage maximize the use renewable buildings. National statistics an online survey were used most acceptable architectural models. Recommended...