<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Housing is rated as one of the most commonly consuming energy field in terms of energy end-use with 41%. Regarding the transformations dealt by dwellers for functional and social uses. The aim of this paper is: Firstly, to highlight the non-controlled transformation process made by the occupant in Algeria; Secondly, to explore the impact of the energy load of such spatial transformations. The question is approached in two tracks, (i) Through Ecotect software’s simulations (ii) and measurements through a collection of energy end-use data. Basically, the energy demand is bound to dwelling’s spatial and socioeconomic criteria. Three cases studied showed consequently 2 positive and 1 negative energy load, in which two explanations may be given: Insulation quality that occupant is lacking facilities to improve may be stated as a physical explanation, as well as for the socio economic one, the density per dwelling plays a major role, but it is the income which explains within the two approaches more than 87% of the energy end use.</p></abstract>

Housing is rated as one of the most commonly consuming energy field in terms of energy end-use with 41%. Regarding the transformations dealt by dwellers for functional and social uses. The aim of this paper is: Firstly, to highlight the non-controlled transformation process made by the occupant in Algeria; Secondly, to explore the impact of the energy load of such spatial transformations. The question is approached in two tracks, (i) Through Ecotect software’s simulations (ii) and measurements through a collection of energy end-use data. Basically, the energy demand is bound to dwelling’s spatial and socioeconomic criteria. Three cases studied showed consequently 2 positive and 1 negative energy load, in which two explanations may be given: Insulation quality that occupant is lacking facilities to improve may be stated as a physical explanation, as well as for the socio economic one, the density per dwelling plays a major role, but it is the income which explains within the two approaches more than 87% of the energy end use.

Energy demand of occupant’s spatial modification in residential buildings. Case study of Médéa, Algeria

Institut d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme (IAU)

Ecole polytechnique d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme (EPAU), Laboratoire Ville, Urbanisme et Développement Durable (VUDD)

Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering

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Housing is rated as one of the most commonly consuming energy field in terms of energy end-use with 41%. Regarding the transformations dealt by dwellers for...

Energy demand of occupant’s spatial modification in residential buildings. Case study of Médéa, Algeria

Published Online: Mar 30, 2018

Page range: 15 - 28

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sspjce-2018-0002

Keywords
Energy load, occupant, dwelling modifications, simulations, Greenhouse Gas Emission

© 2018 Boukarta Soufiane et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Energy demand of occupant’s spatial modification in residential buildings. Case study of Médéa, Algeria

Published Online: Mar 30, 2018

Page range: 15 - 28

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sspjce-2018-0002

KeywordsEnergy load, occupant, dwelling modifications, simulations, Greenhouse Gas Emission

© 2018 Boukarta Soufiane et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Energy load, occupant, dwelling modifications, simulations, Greenhouse Gas Emission