Table 1.
Building construction specifications for three KSA prototypical housing units.
| Building Model | Villa | Apartment Unit | Traditional House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Floors | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Floor Area | 525 m2 | 1260 m2 | 232 m2 |
| Wall Construction | 20 mm plaster outside +150 mm concrete hollow block +20 mm plaster inside | ||
| Roof Construction | 10 mm built-up roofing +200 mm concrete roof slab +13 mm plaster inside | ||
| Floor Construction | Ceramic title +100 mm concrete slab on grade | ||
| Glazing | Single-Clear with Wood Frames | ||
| Window-to-Wall Ratio | 13% | 15% | 15% |
| Infiltration | 0.8 ACH | 0.8 ACH | 0.8 ACH |
| Cooling Set Point | 23 °C | 24 °C | 24 °C |
| HVAC System | Split DX | AC Window | AC Window |
| EER | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Occupancy Period | 24-h/day | 24-h/day | 24-h/day |