The architecture of natural cooling /

• Main Author: Ford, Brian 1949- (συγγραφέας.)
• Other Authors: Schiano-Phan, Rosa (συγγραφέας.), Vallejo, Juan A. (συγγραφέας.)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London : Routledge, 2020.
• Edition: Second edition.
• Subjects: Κατοικίες > Περιβαλλοντική μηχανική.; Αρχιτεκτονική και κλίμα; Κλιματισμός; Βιώσιμα κτήρια > Σχεδιασμός και κατασκευή.

"Overheating in buildings is commonplace. This book describes how we can keep cool without conventional air-conditioning: improving comfort and productivity while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. It provides architects, engineers and policy makers with a 'how-to' guide to t...

Table of Contents:

• Origins and opportunities
• Principles and strategies
• Climate applicability mapping
• Integrated design
• Testing the strategy
• Performance analysis
• Component design.