Assessment of the Thermal Properties of Buildings in Eastern Almería (Spain) during the Summer in a Mediterranean Climate Sáez Pérez, María Paz García Ruiz, Luisa María Tajani, Francesco Mediterranean architecture Energy simulation Window-to-wall ratio Within a context in which temperatures are increasing due to global warming, it is important to assess the capacity of buildings, old and modern, to respond to this new situation. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of understanding more about the thermal properties of traditional constructions. This study quantifies the impact of the high summer temperatures typical of the Mediterranean climate on traditional farmhouses in Eastern Almería (Spain). The study group of farmhouses was divided into three models representative of the different types of Eastern Almería vernacular architecture. Energy consumption in the three models was simulated using EnergyPlus. The three models were assessed in free-floating conditions. The window-to-wall ratio and U-factor values were studied in order to evaluate potential benefits in terms of energy efficiency. Outdoor and indoor temperatures were compared. Finally, an adaptive thermal comfort analysis was performed according to ASHRAE 55. Results highlight the ability of Eastern Almería farmhouses to mitigate extreme temperatures. 2024-05-10T09:47:31Z 2024-05-10T09:47:31Z 2024-01-15 journal article Sáez-Pérez, M.P.; García Ruiz, L.M.; Tajani, F. Assessment of the Thermal Properties of Buildings in Eastern Almería (Spain) during the Summer in a Mediterranean Climate. Sustainability 2024, 16, 746. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020746 https://hdl.handle.net/10481/91628 10.3390/su16020746 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ open access Atribución 4.0 Internacional MDPI