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Figure 7: Abu Dhabi temperature range (Climate Consultant 9 2014)
As shown below (Fig.8), Abu Dhabi’s daily radiation range will help us design by considering the
sun’s access and its indirect and direct radiation. The charts show that the direct normal radiation
in June reaches around 2450 Btu/(sq. foot) while in November it drops to 2200 Btu/(sq. foot) per
day.

Figure 8: Abu Dhabi radiation range (Climate Consultant 9 2014)
Wind velocity is very important to consider since the case study chosen will aim at providing solutions using the natural concept and studying the chart below (Fig.9). The average highest wind
velocity in May is 19.5 mph while in November it decreased to 13 mph.

Sustainability in nature: lessons for yas island housing community in Abu Dhabi

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