..., a variety of lighting and thermal comfort levels throughout the home which support these new functions must be considered. A review of studies investigating occupant comfort in apartment housing found that poor thermal conditions and IAQ greatly affect occupant health and productivity (Andargie et al...

... buildings have limited access to electric power. Therefore, thermal comfort and reduction of the energy use in residential buildings have become vital for Erbil. The use of passive techniques in architectural design will help to reduce energy dependency. Research limitations/implications This study...