Thermal Performance of Earth-Sheltered Residential Buildings: a Case Study of Yazd

Authors
Nazanin Nasrollahi 1
Fatemeh Akrami Abarghuie 2
1 Assistant Professor, Architecture Department, Engineering Faculty, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
2 M.A. of Energy in Architecture, Architecture Department, Engineering Faculty, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran

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