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Wind towers: old technology to solve a new problem.

Author(s) : HARRIS D. J., WEBB R. S.

Summary

Reviews the use of wind towers (scoops situated on the roofs of buildings to catch the wind) for cooling spaces. Reports on current work using wind tunnel tests on scale models to examine the adaptation of this system for use in modern office buildings to avoid expensive air conditioning.

Details

  • Original title: Wind towers: old technology to solve a new problem.
  • Record ID : 1998-3171
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment, General information
  • Publication date: 1996/09
  • Source: Source: Proc. AIVC Conf., Gothenburg
    vol. 2; 613-621; 8 fig.; 4 ref.

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