Passive And Active Solar Design For Hot Climates

The aim of this research is to examine and indicate the need of utilizing passive and active solar design for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It explores passive solar design as future-proof solutions to provide thermal efficiency in buildings and proves that active solar energy is a significant factor to reduce carbon emissions. This research paper is focused on passive solar design strategies for hot climates such as Jeddah, and it further explores thermal solar and photovoltaic (PV) technologies. The paper also illustrates the different types of solar collectors, and shows that building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology is rapidly evolving and is becoming a significant part of building design.The research presents a sustainable house design appropriate for Jeddah’s environment by applying the design methods introduced in this research. Finally, a photovoltaic calculation is carried on to prove the reduction of fossil energy use as well as the reduction of CO2impact to the environment.