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Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques

Hicham Kaddouri, Abderrahim Abidouche, Mohamed Saidi Hassani Alaoui, Ismael Driouch, Firyal Latrache, Abderrahim Ed-daoui.


Abstract
This study presents a comparative analysis of three construction scenarios for a residential building in Morocco, maintaining consistent parameters such as building orientation, architectural layout, and occupancy schedule. The research uses dynamic thermal simulations with TRNSYS software to evaluate the influence of different wall and roof compositions on energy consumption and indoor thermal comfort. The investigation focuses on the integration of ecofriendly hemp-based materials, particularly hempcrete, recognized for its insulating properties. Simulations were conducted across four Moroccan climatic zones: Mediterranean (Al Hoceima), continental (Oujda), semi-arid (Marrakech), and desert (Ouarzazate) to capture diverse environmental conditions. Results demonstrate that the use of hempcrete can reduce heating energy demand by up to 39% and cooling demand by up to 15%, while enhancing indoor thermal comfort with an average winter temperature increase of 0.77°C and a summer decrease of 0.62°C. These findings highlight the potential of hempcrete to improve building energy performance and contribute to carbon footprint reduction in varied climatic contexts.

Key words: Hempcrete, Energy consumption, Thermal comfort, dynamic simulations, Climatic zones.


 
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Kaddouri H, Abidouche A, Alaoui MSH, Driouch I, Latrache F, Ed-daoui A. [Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. 2025; 14(2): 187-201. .

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

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Kaddouri H, Abidouche A, Alaoui MSH, Driouch I, Latrache F, Ed-daoui A. [Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]. https://www.jsesd.org/?mno=302658167 [Access: November 12, 2026]. .

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

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Kaddouri H, Abidouche A, Alaoui MSH, Driouch I, Latrache F, Ed-daoui A. [Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. 2025; 14(2): 187-201. .


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

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Kaddouri H, Abidouche A, Alaoui MSH, Driouch I, Latrache F, Ed-daoui A. [Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. (2025), [cited November 12, 2026]; 14(2): 187-201. .


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

Harvard Style

Kaddouri, H., Abidouche, . A., Alaoui, . M. S. H., Driouch, . I., Latrache, . F. & Ed-daoui, . A. (2025) [Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev., 14 (2), 187-201. .


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

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Kaddouri, Hicham, Abderrahim Abidouche, Mohamed Saidi Hassani Alaoui, Ismael Driouch, Firyal Latrache, and Abderrahim Ed-daoui. 2025. [Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 14 (2), 187-201. .


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

Chicago Style

Kaddouri, Hicham, Abderrahim Abidouche, Mohamed Saidi Hassani Alaoui, Ismael Driouch, Firyal Latrache, and Abderrahim Ed-daoui. "[Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development 14 (2025), 187-201. .


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Kaddouri, Hicham, Abderrahim Abidouche, Mohamed Saidi Hassani Alaoui, Ismael Driouch, Firyal Latrache, and Abderrahim Ed-daoui. "[Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development 14.2 (2025), 187-201. Print..


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

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Kaddouri, H., Abidouche, . A., Alaoui, . M. S. H., Driouch, . I., Latrache, . F. & Ed-daoui, . A. (2025) [Optimizing Passive Thermal Performance in Moroccan Residential Structures: : A Comparative Study of Traditional Versus Contemporary Building Techniques]. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 14 (2), 187-201. .


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.482

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