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THE ENERGY AND THERMAL COMFORT ADVANTAGES OF SHADING WINDOWS.

Author(s) : HARKNESS E. L.

Type of article: Article

Summary

THE AIM OF THE PAPER IS TO ILLUSTRATE THE ENERGY AND THERMAL COMFORT ADVANTAGES OF SHADING THE WINDOWS OF BUILDINGS ; FOR EXAMPLE WITH PRECAST CONCRETE SHADES. SPECIAL GLASS TYPES ARE NOT AS EFFECTIVE AS BUILDING DESIGNERS HAVE BEEN LED TO BELIEVE. A COMPUTER ENERGY CASE STUDY OF AN AIR CONDITIONED BUILDING IS PRESENTED. THERMAL COMFORT ACHIEVED IN NATURALLY VENTILATED HOSPITAL WARDS IS COMPARED TO BUILDING COSTS.

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  • Original title: THE ENERGY AND THERMAL COMFORT ADVANTAGES OF SHADING WINDOWS.
  • Record ID : 1989-1963
  • Languages: English
  • Source: AIRAH J. - vol. 42 - n. 10
  • Publication date: 1988
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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