The Role of External Shading Devices and Thermal Insulation in Improving Energy Performance of Hotel Buildings in Cairo by using Computer Simulation
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Energy savings, External Shading Devices, Thermal Insulation, Hotel Rooms.Abstract
Sustainability can be achieved in the tourism sector by achieving a balance between guest satisfaction and taking into account environmental standards. Efforts made to achieve sustainability in the tourism sector can contribute to the preservation of natural resources. Reducing environmental impact, and decreasing energy consumption. Hotel rooms are among the spaces that consume a significant amount of energy due to guest requirements. External shading devices create a barrier between sunlight and windows, reducing heat transfer into the room. This helps maintain a more comfortable indoor temperature, especially during hot weather conditions, allowing guests to enjoy cooler and more pleasant spaces without relying heavily on air conditioning. The main objective of this research paper was to improve energy performance by using external shading devices on openings and thermal insulation for the exterior envelope of hotel rooms in Cairo. This was achieved through simulation using Design Builder v 7.0 software, followed by a comparison to assess energy savings for the model with external shading devices and the type of materials used in the hotel room's building envelope, compared to the baseline case. The results indicate that energy performance of hotel rooms in Cairo can be significantly improved by using external shading devices, 6 cm thick thermal insulation made of polystyrene, and low-emissivity (Low-E) glass, resulting in over 40% energy savings for cooling and heating compared to the base case.
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