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Design strategies for houses in cold-climate regions of Japan.

Author(s) : YOSHINO H.

Summary

The paper describes the climatic characteristics of cold-climate regions in Japan. Building construction and performance, housing equipment, indoor climate, and energy consumption of dwellings in the cold-climate regions are discussed with reference to the literature. Many problems have arisen in airtight houses related to indoor air pollution, reverse flow due to negative pressure, and vapour condensation. Some solutions are given.

Details

  • Original title: Design strategies for houses in cold-climate regions of Japan.
  • Record ID : 1992-2964
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Publication date: 1991
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 97-1; 625-634; 12 fig.; 4 tabl.; 19 ref.; append.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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