Ventilating façades.
Author(s) : SINCLAIR R., PHILLIPS D., MEZHIBOVSKI V.
Type of article: Article, Review
Summary
The double skin façade, also known as a ventilated façade or active curtain wall, is an alternative when design constraints exist such as a high percentage of glazing area; no external shades; transparent glass choices; or a façade material that requires protection from the elements.
Details
- Original title: Ventilating façades.
- Record ID : 2009-2469
- Languages: English
- Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 51 - n. 4
- Publication date: 2009/04
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Themes:
Air conditioning: general information;
Comfort air conditioning - Keywords: High rise; Heat balance; Building; Glass; Ventilation; Design; Solar radiation; Review; Wall
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- Languages : English
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- Date : 1999/10
- Languages : French
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