Suitability of sunken courtyards in the desert climate of Kuwait.

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Al-Mumin A.A
earth-sheltered buildings, energy-conscious architecture, Kuwait, occupant interviews, SUNCORT program, Sustainable Architecture
Year:
2001
Bibliographic info:
UK, Energy and Buildings, No 33, 2001, pp 103-111

The paper discusses the suitability of the sunken courtyard concept in the desert climate using Kuwait as a case study. It investigates three issues related to the concept: its ability to modify the harsh climate and to reduce the energy consumption, its  constrnction costs compared to aboveground building, and the occupants' attitude towards living underground. The results are shown to be all positive and will be significant to the policy-makers, designers, and homeowners.

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