Advances in passive cooling

Following a rapid increase in the use of air conditioning in buildings of all types, the energy demand for powering such devices has become a significant cause for concern. Passive cooling is increasingly being thought of as the best alternative to air conditioning. This book offers the latest knowl...

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Other Authors: Santamouris, M. 1956-
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2007.
Series: Buildings, energy, solar technology.
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ISBN: 9781601197061
9781441673022
9781844072637
9781849773966
Physical Description: 1 online zdroj (xxxvi, 303 p.) : ill.

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Summary: Following a rapid increase in the use of air conditioning in buildings of all types, the energy demand for powering such devices has become a significant cause for concern. Passive cooling is increasingly being thought of as the best alternative to air conditioning. This book offers the latest knowledge and techniques on passive cooling, enabling building professionals to understand the state of the art and employ relevant new strategies. With separate chapters on comfort, urban microclimate, solar control, ventilation, ground cooling and evaporative and radiative cooling, this authoritative te.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781601197061
9781441673022
9781844072637
9781849773966
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