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The naturally air conditioned house.

Author(s) : MORTENSEN N.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The paper outlines the development of energy efficient design from ancient Greece to the present time. It describes the valuable sources of appropriate technology which were developed intuitively prior to the industrial revolution, and how present-day research into energy efficient solutions to the problems of the built environment is coming up with techniques known to pre-industrial man. The elements that influence energy efficient design will be discussed and conclusions drawn regarding their appropriate use. Evidence will be presented which shows how high mass, when correctly used, can be their greatest ally for producting environmentally sensitive buildings.

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  • Original title: The naturally air conditioned house.
  • Record ID : 1995-3756
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: AIRAH J. - vol. 48 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 1994/08
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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