Table 1: Envelope description for the conventional “Typical Greek House” (TGH).
Composition Thickness (m) Density (kg/m3) Specific Heat (J/kgK) Thermal conductivity (W/mK)
Exterior walls (U=0.56 W/m2K)
1.Finishing layer 0.020 1860 835 1.200
2. Brick 0.090 1920 840 0.720
3. Insulation 0.050 32 840 0.038
4. Brick 0.090 1920 840 0.720
5. Finishing layer 0.020 1860 835 1.200
Roof (U=0.52 W/m2 K)
1. Gravel concrete 0.070 2300 880 2.200
2. Waterproof layer 0.010 32 840 0.038
3. Insulation 0.050 32 840 0.038
4. Concrete 0.070 2300 880 2.200
5. Reinforced concrete 0.140 2300 880 2.200
6. Finishing layer 0.015 1860 835 1.200