Efficient environmental architectural design for educational buildings in Iraq: An environmental study of the computer engineering building in the University of Technology, Iraq

The topic of the thermal environment of architectural buildings is important in current architectural design. This research thus discusses the state of the computer engineering building in the University of Technology of Baghdad through the lens of climate elements and the principles of sustainability with the aim of achieving increased comfort for those occupying this building during office hours. The research thus proposes several solutions including creating a mask for the building, as well as making decorations commensurate with the goal that highlight elements of Arab Islamic architecture while also creating shadows that may decrease direct solar radiation. Further ideas include tilting the glass inwards in some windows, and replacing the capon panels with concrete structures that separate then from the building to create a buffer distance, as well as shifting room locations from one place to another, and adding afforestation around the building in a thoughtful manner.