Roof top PV retrofitting: A rehabilitation assessment towards nearly zero energy buildings in remote off-grid vernacular settlements in Egypt

Dabaieh, Marwa; Makhlouf, Nahla N.; Hosny, Omar M.

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2015.11.005

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“…However, there are solutions to this problem. For example, roof space can be utilised within cities to supply this space without using limited open spaces within cities which works for Egypt [25,26]. Another solution to the large area that solar panels require to be effective is to use otherwise unused space or isolated regions [27].…”

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Decarbonisation Using Hybrid Energy Solution: Case Study of Zagazig, Egypt

et al. 2020

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In this study, an analysis is carried out to determine the optimal application of multiple renewable energy resources, namely wind and solar, to provide electricity requirements for green smart cities and environments. This was done to determine the potential of renewable energy to provide clean, economically viable energy for the case study of Zagazig, located at 30°34′ N 31°30′ E in the North East of Egypt. The relevant data surrounding the production of energy were collected, including the meteorological data from NASA, and specifications regarding renewable resources including solar panels, wind turbines, and storage batteries. Then a hybrid model was constructed consisting of Photovoltaics (PV) panels, wind turbines, a converter, and storage batteries. Once the model was constructed, meteorological data were added alongside average daily demand and cost of electricity per kWh. The optimal solution for Zagazig consisted of 181,000 kW of solar panels feeding directly into the grid. This system had the lowest Net Present Cost (NPC) of the simulations run of US$1,361,029,000 and a net reduction of 156,355 tonnes of CO2 per year.

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Decarbonisation Using Hybrid Energy Solution: Case Study of Zagazig, Egypt

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“…Some authors (approximately 7%) applied the POE to identify the priority aspects to plan the necessary interventions on the buildings and the obstacles inherent in these works. Some of the studies that were oriented in this direction were [ 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 ].…”

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Post-Occupancy Evaluation’s (POE) Applications for Improving Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

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Marinello

Coruzzolo

et al. 2022

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To improve buildings and their characteristics, the feedback provided directly by users is generally fundamental in order to be able to adapt the technical and structural functions to the well-being of users. The post-occupancy evaluation (POE) fits perfectly into this context. The POE, through qualitative and quantitative information on the interior environment, makes it possible to identify the differences between the performances modeled in the design phase and the real performances experienced by the occupants. This review of 234 articles, published between 2006 and 2022, aims to analyze and compare the recent literature on the application of the POE methodology. The aim was to provide both a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the main factors that comprise the indoor environmental quality (IEQ). The study highlighted the factors that comprise the quality of the indoor environment, as well as the variables that are usually analyzed to describe the well-being of the occupants. The results suggested which are the most common approaches in carrying out POE studies and will identify the factors that most influence the determination of the good quality of an indoor environment.

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“…Rehabilitating vernacular settlements fulfils basic contemporary lifestyle needs. (Dabaieh et al, 2016). It is also hoped that this research can contribute to rebuilding vernacular settlements that have been affected by destruction due to war and political disputes.…”

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Vernacular Rehabilitation and Rebuilding for Post-Conflict Migration and Resettling

Dabaieh¹,

Andriasyan

2020

Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci.

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Abstract. Internal and external migration from vernacular settlements is not a new phenomenon. However, the scale and scope increased when forced migration is becoming exacerbated due to both armed conflicts and climate change. Political tensions are one of the most common threats to vernacular dwellings in conflict areas. Not only do destruction and vandalism cause harm to vernacular architecture, but people living in vernacular buildings are often forced to leave their homes in order to seek safety. On the other hand, vernacular architecture can help refugee crises in hosting countries. Billions of dollars are invested in establishing temporary refugee camps, yet we know for a fact they are rarely temporary. People stay in such camps for decades, commonly Cons located on the outskirts of cities, where vernacular settlements also tend to be. Investments in rebuilding, restoring and reusing vernacular settlements can be a win-win situation. The time and cost of the rehabilitation process might also not be suitable to many camps, or camp-like, contexts. Also, encounters some regulations for listed vernacular heritage sites that cannot be used as dwellings and must be kept as open museums. In this study, a proposal for reusing and rehabilitating vernacular settlements will be discussed together with reflections on challenges and obstacles. The case study chosen for this research is in the Middle East, where the majority of refugees settled after the Arab Spring. This paper demonstrates a methodology in which algorithmic modelling is applied to refugee settlement site planning.

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Roof top PV retrofitting: A rehabilitation assessment towards nearly zero energy buildings in remote off-grid vernacular settlements in Egypt

Cited by 31 publications

References 17 publications

Decarbonisation Using Hybrid Energy Solution: Case Study of Zagazig, Egypt

Decarbonisation Using Hybrid Energy Solution: Case Study of Zagazig, Egypt

Post-Occupancy Evaluation’s (POE) Applications for Improving Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

Vernacular Rehabilitation and Rebuilding for Post-Conflict Migration and Resettling

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