Energy performance of traditional bath buildings

摘要

This paper presents the results of a recent research effort to collect and analyze data pertaining to tra ditional bath buildings ("hammams") in Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Syria, and Algeria. Thereby, the energy performance of and the thermal comfort conditions in five such buildings were studied. Moreover, empir ically calibrated building performance simulation models of a number of objects were generated in order to predict the consequences of alternative thermal retrofit measures. The results provide the opportu nity for an objective assessment of the actual energy and indoor environmental performance of these buildings.