Energy and Thermal Performance Analysis of a Residential Building with Alpha Fibers Based Materials in the Atlantic Climate of Morocco

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Authors: Jamila Elbrymy, Mustapha Boumhaout, Soufiane Oukach, Hassan Hamdi, Mhaijiba Belhous, Mohammed El Hattab
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Abstract

As part of a sustainable development approach, global energy consumption continues to rise, fueled by industrial development and rapid urbanization. This growth poses major challenges in terms of increased demand for buildings, which in turn leads to a significant increase in energy demand, making it essential to assess the consequences of this increased energy consumption on the climate and identify viable alternatives. Enhancing energy efficiency is crucial for minimizing our carbon footprint. By implementing measures to optimize the use of energy resources. Currently, the construction industry is seeking to reduce energy consumption by designing and manufacturing more environmentally-friendly and sustainable building materials. In this work we studied the thermal behavior of a building, in Atlantic climate, constructed with a composite material based on alfa fibers using TRNSYS software. The results show that the energy performance of the investigated building is improved by 17% for cooling and 23% for air-conditioning.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hygrothermal properties of building materials Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites Building Energy and Comfort Optimization

Publication details

Journal / source
Applied Mechanics and Materials
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Volume
934
Pages
21–30
Publication date
20 February 2026