NATURAL DAYLIGHT IN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF COURTYARD HOUSES IN THE OASIS CITY OF M’CHOUNECH, ALGERIA

Imene Sfaksi

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NATURAL DAYLIGHT IN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF COURTYARD HOUSES IN THE OASIS CITY OF M’CHOUNECH, ALGERIA

Authors:

Imene Sfaksi

Publisher:

Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra

Journal:

Courrier du Savoir scientifique et technique Vol.19 Issue 19, pp.5-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001560252

pISSN:

2676-2110

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Abstract:

 Oasis houses are known for their sensitive architectural response to the region’s climatic conditions and socio-cultural norms
Courtyard is one of the invariants in oasis architectural forms that contributed in determining climatic, physical and psychological
interior environment Given its effectiveness as an interior micro climatic regulatory element, the daylight behaviour of the
courtyard in this type of houses is one of the most important passive strategies that can affect the nature of activities and the use
of space in a daily manner, without having to use the interior spaces to do various tasks
In this respect, this article presents an experimental study carried out to clarify the impact of the courtyard on visual efficiency
of oasis houses located in the city of M’chouneche (Biskra), using simulation software on model of a real house The simulation
process was carried out at solstice days and spring equinox, taking into account the climatic data of the city of M’chouneche
The experimental results confirm that the obtained quantity of daylight in the most of interior spaces no matter it is not compatible
with the required values, gives certain balance with the life style of occupant and the use of courtyard its self.

Article Details

NATURAL DAYLIGHT IN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF COURTYARD HOUSES IN THE OASIS CITY OF M’CHOUNECH, ALGERIA

Authors:

Imene Sfaksi

Publisher:

Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra

Journal:

Courrier du Savoir scientifique et technique Vol.19 Issue 19, pp.5-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001560252

pISSN:

2676-2110

courtyard

natural daylight

oasis houses

visual performance

Issues

Article Details

NATURAL DAYLIGHT IN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF COURTYARD HOUSES IN THE OASIS CITY OF M’CHOUNECH, ALGERIA

Authors: Imene Sfaksi

Publisher: Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra

Journal: Courrier du Savoir scientifique et technique Vol.19 Issue 19, pp.5-13

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2015

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001560252

pISSN: 2676-2110

courtyard

natural daylight

oasis houses

visual performance

Issues

Authors:

Imene Sfaksi

Publisher:

Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra

Journal:

Courrier du Savoir scientifique et technique Vol.19 Issue 19, pp.5-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001560252

pISSN:

2676-2110