Thomas Houot

Mr. Thomas Houot

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 July 2025 in Buildings
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AGAntoine Grosjean
Antoine Grosjean
KTKarim TOUATI
Karim TOUATI
GAGaël Alonzo
Gaël Alonzo
HRHoman Cheikh Ravat
Homan Cheikh Ravat
THThomas Houot
Thomas Houot
NCNicolas Camara
Nicolas Camara
Residential and agricultural buildings must prioritize environmental sustainability, employing locally sourced, bio/geologically sustainable materials, and reversible construction methods. Hence, adobe construction and earth-based building methods are experiencing a comeback. This article describes the hygrothermal performances of a real scale agricultural building prototype, in real field conditions, built and designed to be energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and well-suited for the hot, dry climates typical of the Mediterranean region during summer. The building prototype is a small modular two room construction, one room based on wood (for control purpose) and the other one on raw earth. The experimental set up highlights the passive cooling and humidity regulation potential provided by raw earth and adobe brick technology in agricultural buildings used for fruit and vegetable storage. Such passive cooling alternatives in the Mediterranean climate could reduce the need for energy-intensive and environmentally impactful cold storage rooms.