Introduction

Climate of Cyprus

Questionnaire

Techniques Used in Historical and Traditional Houses

Comfort Zone of Cyprus

Passive Solar Systems

Construction Decisions

Monitoring of the Experimental Solar House

Conclusions
Passive Solar Architecture in Cyprus


Climate of Cyprus

The climate of Cyprus can be summarized as:
  • Cyprus is within the Mediterranean temperate zone
  • Hot summers rise to an approximate of 41°C in its warmest month
  • Mild winters drop to an approximate of 5°C in its coldest month
  • Average humidity of 40-60% (sustaining within the comfort zone limits)
  • Large daily temperature range (up to 18 °C difference between night and day)


These findings defined the following conclusions, regarding passive solar architecture in
Cyprus:

The large amount of solar radiation which varies from 3.48 KWh/mxday in midwinter to 8.82 KWh/mxday in midsummer, result in the potential for solar energy usage in winter Due to the hot summers, passive cooling is needed in Lefkosia





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