Table 1 Construction Materials Specifications.

From: Electrical energy reduction based on residential densification for passive heating and cooling load reduction in Jordan

Element

Material

Thickness (cm)

Total U-value (W/m2-k)

Exterior Walls

Stone

5

0.61

Concrete

10

Insulation

3

Block

10

Plaster

2

Internal Walls

Plaster

2

1.955

Block

10

Plaster

2

Internal ceiling

Ceilings tiles

0.3

1.405

Mortar

3

Sand

7

Water insulation

0.5

Reinforced concrete

20

Plaster

2

Roof

Gravel

2

1.248

Inclined concrete

5

Water insulation

0.5

Reinforced concrete

25

Plaster

2

Windows

Aluminum frame, single glazing

0.6

5.70