(Ebook) Evaluating energy consumption in terms of climatic factors: A case study of Karakol residential apartments, Famagusta, North Cyprus by Dr. ROKHSANEH RAHBARIANYAZD , Dr. LAYLA RASWOL

(Ebook) Evaluating energy consumption in terms of climatic factors: A case study of Karakol residential apartments, Famagusta, North Cyprus by Dr. ROKHSANEH RAHBARIANYAZD , Dr. LAYLA RASWOL

Throughout the past few decades, research has demonstrated that climatic factors aresome of the most important issues to be considered in respect of energy consumptionin buildings. Climatic factors, therefore, directly influence the economic sector. Inorder to study the impact of climatic factors in Karakol residential buildings in termsof energy consumption, an evaluation of the studies (literature survey) effected inrelevant climates, and the analysis of the existing buildings according to these studiesis essential. This represents the aim of this research and the other is to present designstrategies for minimizing the negative impact of climatic factors on energy demand inthese buildings. To approach the research objectives, the climate of the region wasinitially investigated. In an attempt to evaluate some of the current housing in theKarakol district of Famagusta in terms of the climatic factors, three types of residentialapartments were identified and evaluated through observation, interview, and also bythe distribution and complication of qualitative and statistical questionnaires to and bythe occupants of the apartments. In this paper, basic climatic problems, as a result ofwhich lead to increased energy consumption in residential apartments in respect ofheating and cooling were identified and reported.JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY URBAN AFFAIRS (2018) 2(1), 45-54.https://doi.org/10.25034/ijcua.2018.3658