Energy-efficient commercial atrium buildings.

Summary

The paper reports on recent research in the United Kingdom and Europe on the integration of atrium and conservatory spaces into commercial buildings. The design strategies that led to energy-efficient solutions are summarized and cost issues are considered. The results of the study are compared with a number of recently (post-1970) completed projects, some with atria and some without, commenting on the effectiveness of the design strategies employed with the benefit of hindsight from operational experience.

Details

Original title: Energy-efficient commercial atrium buildings.
Record ID : 1995-2546
Languages: English
Subject: Environment
Source: ASHRAE Transactions 1994.
Publication date: 1994
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Indexing

Themes: Green buildings;
Other energy-saving and energy-recovery systems
Keywords: Office; Geometry; Commercial application; Building; Energy saving; Air conditioning