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Critical thermal transmittance (U) value for the design of green buildings.

Author(s) : IP K. C. W.

Summary

Gives an overview of the changes of U-values in the United Kingdom and the corresponding impact on heat loss reduction through roofs and walls of new dwellings. Concludes that future determination of the U-value should not be based on energy saving alone but include a holistic determination of the environmental impact of the materials and the building thermal systems on life cycle bases.

Details

  • Original title: Critical thermal transmittance (U) value for the design of green buildings.
  • Record ID : 1996-2412
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Publication date: 1994/11
  • Source: Source: Proc. int. Conf. sustainable Constr., Tampa, Florida
    287-296; 9 fig.; 7 tabl.; 14 ref.

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