Impact of Windows on Interior Environment in Office Buildings Located in Hot and Arid Region: Thermal and Visual Performance

Abstract

Enjoying the heat and natural light in any indoor space are considered the most important functions of the window. In order for a window to contribute effectively to the increase of thermal and visual efficiency in buildings and especially to those located in areas with hot and arid climates, the selection of the best parameters must be made as early as design in the building process, but unfortunately most Algerian architects consider the window as an aesthetic aspect for the facades without paying attention to their yields. In this respect, this article presents an experimental study carried out to clarify the impact of different configurations of windows on visual and thermal efficiency using simulation software on models of real offices located in the city of Biskra. , oriented south and released from a typological study. The simulation process was carried out during the 3 months (March, June, December), taking into account the climatic data of the city of Biskra. The experimental results obtained confirm the efficiency of the window, as an element makes it possible to contribute to the achievement of comfort conditions within a space.