Abstract
Gaza has extreme values of both cold and warm percentages during the year. A questionnaire has been conducted to the study to investigate basic directions of indoor spaces. It is noticed that residences have prioritized tackling the summer rather than the winter problems. Orientation of spaces has been greatly influenced througy the nearby architecture where high tempreature is commonly known. To guide the planning and design in term of sustainability, particular analysis of Bioclimatic charts and Mahoney tables have been integrated to the study. Herein, a different priority of architectural design has been obviously shown. Tackling the winter rather the summer problems is urgently needed to achieve the human comfort. Therefore, it is advisable to revise the priorities according to the climatic analysis in order to execute well being residences. Moreover, physical and architectural characteristics for future planning have been found.
