Japanese residential air conditioning: natural cooling and intelligent systems.

Author(s) : FUJII H., LUTZENHISER L.

Type of article: Article

Summary

States that Japanese residential heat pumps commonly combine cooling, dehumidifying and heating in a single system. Notes the traditional Japanese focus on cooling persons rather than spaces. Examines the design, cultural context and use of Japanese air conditioning systems, along with some of the behavioural and theoretical issues raised by their unique form. Describes contemporary Japanese heating/cooling systems.

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  • Original title: Japanese residential air conditioning: natural cooling and intelligent systems.
  • Record ID : 1993-3511
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Energy Build. - vol. 18 - n. 3-4
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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