Nahas, Mohamed M. El2006-12-282006-12-2819961996http://hdl.handle.net/2440/19077Bibliography: p. 133-144.x, 170 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.This thesis investigates the impact on residential energy use for climate control or urban design variables, such as building density, spacing and orientation. Energy use for heating/cooling is predicted in a range of urban configurations that are compatible with the following objectives: wind shelter and solar access in winter and urban ventilation and shading in summer.37113 bytesapplication/pdfenCity planning Simulation methods.Architecture and energy conservation.Urban heat island.Thesis