Passive and Low Energy Cooling of Buildings

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Passive and Low Energy Cooling of Buildings

A practical sourcebook for building designers, providing comprehensive discussion of the impact of basic architectural choices on cooling efficiency, including the layout and orientation of the structure, window size and shading, exterior color, and even the use of plantings around the site. All major varieties of passive cooling systems are presented, with extensive analysis of performance in different types of buildings and in different climates: ventilation; radiant cooling; evaporative cooling; soil cooling; and cooling of outdoor spaces.

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Author(s)

Givoni, Baruch - Personal Name

Edition

Call Number

697.9 Giv p

ISBN/ISSN

9780471284734

Subject(s)

air conditioning
ventilation
buildings-energy

Classification

697.9

Series Title

GMD

Text

Language

English

Publisher

Wiley

Publishing Year

1994

Publishing Place

New York

Collation

263p

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