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Table 3 General properties of dwellings in NC

From: Theoretical analysis of the potential for thermochemical heat storage under Mediterranean climate conditions: Northern Cyprus Case

 

Percentage of total, %

Number of occupants

1

2

3

4

>5

1.7 %

13.9 %

27.7 %

45.4 %

11.3 %

Type of houses

Detached

Semi detached

Flat

52.6 %

5.3 %

42.1 %

Age of houses

<5 years

5–10 years

10–20 years

>20 years

10.4 %

20.8 %

38.1 %

30.7 %

Area of houses

<100 m2

100–200 m2

>200 m2

10.8 %

81.8 %

7.4 %

Type of external walls

Terracotta brick

Concrete blocks

Others

91.3 %

8.4 %

0.3 %

Insulation-external walls

Glass wool

Polystyrene

Air gap

No insulation

1.3 %

3.5 %

1.7 %

93.5 %

Frames of windows

Wood

Aluminium

PVC

16.9 %

78.4 %

4.7 %

Glazing

Single glazing

Double glazing

84.8 %

15.2 %

Type of roof

Flat Concrete

Inclined concrete w tiles

Flat concrete, tiles on wood

73.6 %

8.7 %

17.7 %

Insulation-roof

Glass wool

Polystyrene

No insulation

Asphalt

4.4 %

7.1 %

88.5 %

Means of heating

Central heating

Heaters

Air-conditioners

2.2 %

53.0 %

44.8 %

Energy source for heating

Wood

Electricity

LPG

Kerosene

Diesel

1.3 %

65.8 %

27.7 %

3.9 %

1.3 %

Number of air conditioners

None

1

2

3

>4

30.7 %

21.2 %

23.8 %

16.5 %

7.8 %