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Talks and Poster Presentations (with Proceedings-Entry):

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal performance of traditional bath buildings";
Talk: 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul; 2009-06-15 - 2009-06-18; in: "Energy Efficiency and New Approaches", N. Bayazit, G. Manioglu, G.K. Oral, Z. Yilmaz (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2009), ISBN: 9789755613505; 783 - 790.



English abstract:
This paper presents the results of an effort to obtain, analyze, and interpret data from traditional bath buildings ("hammam"). It focuses specifically on results of long-term measurements pertaining to outdoor and indoor environmental parameters. Thermal comfort conditions inside these buildings were assessed and evaluated- Moreover. calibrated simulation models of hammams were generated that can predict indoor conditions as a function of weather information as well as use and operation patterns. Such models can support decision making concerning appropriate restoration and renovation measures with regard to traditional bath buildings.