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As awareness of the environmental impacts of traditional building materials like cement and concrete—known for their significant greenhouse gas emissions and high energy requirements for heating and cooling—increases, there is growing interest in adopting eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives. This study evaluates the thermal performance of clay brickClay brick constructions across various climatic zones in Morocco, emphasizing their impact on indoor thermal comfortThermal comfort and energy efficiency. Using OpenStudio software, we analyzed annual indoor temperature variations and energy consumption for heating and cooling in six distinct cities: Rabat, Tangier, Fes, Ifrane, Benguerir, and Ouarzazate. Our results demonstrate that clay brickClay brick constructions significantly enhance thermal comfortThermal comfort. In Rabat, up to 46% of indoor temperatures remain between 20 and 26 °C, with a maximum reduction in indoor temperatures of 13.77 °C compared to outdoor temperatures. Similarly, Tangier shows 43% of indoor temperatures in the optimal range, with a maximum reduction of 12.69 °C. In regions with more extreme conditions, such as Fes and Ifrane, clay bricksClay brick achieve maximum reductions of 14.51 and 14.49 °C, respectively, while maintaining indoor fluctuations below 6 °C despite larger outdoor variations. Annual energy demands for heating and cooling vary across cities, with the highest energy loads observed in Ifrane (125.98 kWh/m2) and the lowest in Rabat (69.47 kWh/m2). These results indicate that clay brickClay brick constructions are particularly effective in moderate climates like Rabat and Tangier. For more extreme climates, such as Fes and Ouarzazate, additional measures such as reinforcing adobe bricksAdobe bricks with natural fibers and integrating thermal insulation panels are recommended to further enhance energy efficiency and indoor comfort. This study highlights the effectiveness of clay brickClay brick constructions in improving indoor thermal stability and reducing energy consumption across different Moroccan climates. Future research should explore advanced construction techniques and materials to optimize thermal performance in varying climatic contexts.

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Thermal Performance Dynamic Simulations of a Building Using Earth Bricks in Six Climatic Zones in Morocco

  • 会议论文

  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Mohammed Benfars,
  • Youness Azalam,
  • Abdelmounaim Alioui,
  • Mourad Kaddiri,
  • Mustapha Mabrouki

摘要

As awareness of the environmental impacts of traditional building materials like cement and concrete—known for their significant greenhouse gas emissions and high energy requirements for heating and cooling—increases, there is growing interest in adopting eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives. This study evaluates the thermal performance of clay brickClay brick constructions across various climatic zones in Morocco, emphasizing their impact on indoor thermal comfortThermal comfort and energy efficiency. Using OpenStudio software, we analyzed annual indoor temperature variations and energy consumption for heating and cooling in six distinct cities: Rabat, Tangier, Fes, Ifrane, Benguerir, and Ouarzazate. Our results demonstrate that clay brickClay brick constructions significantly enhance thermal comfortThermal comfort. In Rabat, up to 46% of indoor temperatures remain between 20 and 26 °C, with a maximum reduction in indoor temperatures of 13.77 °C compared to outdoor temperatures. Similarly, Tangier shows 43% of indoor temperatures in the optimal range, with a maximum reduction of 12.69 °C. In regions with more extreme conditions, such as Fes and Ifrane, clay bricksClay brick achieve maximum reductions of 14.51 and 14.49 °C, respectively, while maintaining indoor fluctuations below 6 °C despite larger outdoor variations. Annual energy demands for heating and cooling vary across cities, with the highest energy loads observed in Ifrane (125.98 kWh/m2) and the lowest in Rabat (69.47 kWh/m2). These results indicate that clay brickClay brick constructions are particularly effective in moderate climates like Rabat and Tangier. For more extreme climates, such as Fes and Ouarzazate, additional measures such as reinforcing adobe bricksAdobe bricks with natural fibers and integrating thermal insulation panels are recommended to further enhance energy efficiency and indoor comfort. This study highlights the effectiveness of clay brickClay brick constructions in improving indoor thermal stability and reducing energy consumption across different Moroccan climates. Future research should explore advanced construction techniques and materials to optimize thermal performance in varying climatic contexts.