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Active building envelopes for natural ventilation.

[In German. / En allemand.]

Author(s) : STAHL M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Describes and illustrates the principles by which active building envelopes function to ensure natural ventilation and ensure protection from weather, noise, heat and cold. Notes the trend with such buildings to dispense with full air conditioning, the use of openable windows, double skin facades and secondary mechanical ventilation often in combination with chilled ceilings. Describes the design and functioning of four case study buildings in Germany with active envelopes.

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  • Original title: [In German. / En allemand.]
  • Record ID : 1997-1770
  • Languages: German
  • Source: CCI Zeitung - vol. 30 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1996/02/05

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