ShareNew recommendations for building in tropical climates.
Author(s) : WAAL H. B. de
Type of article: Article
Summary
The author summarises briefly traditional recommendations for building a thermally efficient or comfortable building in a tropical climate. States they are not quantitative, they are partly incorrect, and are designed for only two climates: hot dry and warm humid. Presents a new climate classification made up of 40 tropical climates. Distinguishes eight building elements which affect the thermal system of a building.
Details
- Original title: New recommendations for building in tropical climates.
- Record ID : 1994-3082
- Languages: English
- Source: Build. Environ. - vol. 28 - n. 3
- Publication date: 1993/07
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- Themes: Air conditioning: general information
- Keywords: Building; Thermal comfort; Air conditioning; Hot climate
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