@conference{
author = "Ranđelović, Dušan and Vasov, Miomir and Dimitrijević Jovanović, Dragana and Kostadinović, Danka and Ćurčić, Aleksandra",
year = "2022",
abstract = "When designing facilities with lower energy consumption, the most crucial parameter is the correct choice of location. The terrain configuration has a distinct influence on the organization of the urban plan and the building design. It largely determines the microclimate, especially the temperature level, direction, and wind speed. The subject of this paper is the analysis of courtyard configuration as a dominant parameter in architectural design and energy savings. The courtyard is an open area that is tied to a specific building. It is usually surrounded by walls, other buildings, or a fence. The courtyard's dimensions significantly affect the project's development and the location's microclimatic characteristics. The courtyard's proportions and configuration directly affect the building's shape, so it is essential to consider the advantages and disadvantages of different influential parameters adequately. The influence of solar radiation on heat gains is evident, while it also increases the energy demand of buildings with different shapes and proportions of yards. Through an overview of various architectural aspects, the paper provides guidelines that can be useful to designers and spatial planners to form and select adequate courtyards for the buildings.",
publisher = "University of Niš : Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture",
journal = "ICUP : 4th International Conference on Urban Planning : Proceedings",
title = "Impacts of Courtyard Envelope Design as an Important Architectural Parameter for Energy Savings",
pages = "9-16",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12656"
}