Designing interior spaces for hyperthyroid patients in hot climates. (A sustainable and energy efficient approach - Applying on an office space design)

As a result of global warming, a dramatic rise in temperatures is increasing rapidly across the globe, with naturally hot countries like Egypt experiencing even more increases. This leads to unbearably hot interior spaces, pushing people to seek unsustainable solutions, such as excessive air conditioning. These methods often exacerbate the problem instead of solving it, and unfortunately, some people cannot tolerate extreme heat due to medical conditions.

This paper aims to develop sustainable, energy-efficient design guidelines that can be followed when designing for clients suffering hyperthyroid problems in specific who represent a significant yet often overlooked segment of the population and despite it being considered one of the most common immune diseases of this era and despite patients suffering the most from high temperatures than normal people, leading as a result to increased stress ,nervosity, and loss of focus among other symptoms. The paper emphasizes the role of interior design in addressing different user needs while simultaneously promoting environmental sustainability.

To achieve this, the paper follows the experimental comparative method using Design Builder software. An office space design is selected because working spaces are always fertile ground for activating those symptoms even more. Various proposals are tested, including material finishes, usage percentages, and spatial orientations. The performances are compared to determine the best options for achieving thermal comfort for hyperthyroid patients. The paper reached a conclusion about the optimum sustainable material selection, percentages of usage, style to follow in an overall sustainable, energy efficient strategy and more.