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An overview of thermal envelopes in Federal Buildings.

Author(s) : GUPTA V.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The overview of thermal envelopes and energy usage illustrates the wide variations that can exist. A number of factors affect energy usage: geographic location; type of occupancy; building envelope; local climatic conditions; ventilation requirements and efficiency of equipment. Although a building envelope's energy performance can be simulated, the optimization of a building envelope to minimize energy usage is a complex and challenging task.

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  • Original title: An overview of thermal envelopes in Federal Buildings.
  • Record ID : 1997-3472
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 39 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1997/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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