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Refurbishment of air-conditioned buildings for natural ventilation.

Author(s) : BSRIA, KENDRICK C., MARTIN A., BOOTH W.

Type of monograph: Book, Guide/Handbook

Summary

This document is intended as a design guide and source book to provide an overview of the various techniques available when refurbishing buildings. Case studies demonstrate that it is possible to provide a comfortable environment through appropriate refurbishment without resorting to full mechanical ventilation or cooling. The use of new technologies such as carbon fibres and adhesives to reinforce structures is also increasing possibilities for refurbishment of older commercial building stock. Extract from the table of contents: initial assessment; reducing heat gains; noise attenuation; ventilation design; natural ventilation strategies for deeper plan spaces; using the thermal capacity of the building fabric (practical measures, night cooling); mixed mode or hybrid buildings; operational guidance; case studies.

Details

  • Original title: Refurbishment of air-conditioned buildings for natural ventilation.
  • Record ID : 2000-1650
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Publication: BSRIA (Building Services Research and Information Association) - United kingdom/United kingdom
  • Publication date: 1998/08
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  • ISBN: 0860224988
  • Source: Source: TN 8-98; 76 p. (21 x 29.7); fig.; tabl.; GBP 40.00.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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