Thermal comfort and energy-efficient cooling of nonresidential buildings /

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Author / Creator:Kalz, Doreen E., author.
Imprint:Cham ; New York : Springer, [2014]
©2014
Description:1 online resource.
Language:English
Series:SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology, 2191-530X
SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology,
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11084085
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Other authors / contributors:Pfafferott, Jens, author.
ISBN:9783319045825
3319045822
3319045814
9783319045818
9783319045818
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
PDF title page (viewed April 3, 2014).
Summary:This book supports HVAC planners in reducing the cooling energy demand, improving the indoor environment and designing more cost-effective building concepts. High performance buildings have shown that it is possible to go clearly beyond the energy requirements of existing legislation and obtaining good thermal comfort. However, there is still a strong uncertainty in day-to-day practice due to the lack of legislative regulations for mixed-mode buildings which are neither only naturally ventilated nor fully air-conditioned, but use a mix of different low-energy cooling techniques. Based on the findings from monitoring campaigns (long-term measurements in combination with field studies on thermal comfort), simulation studies, and a comprehensive review on existing standards and guidelines, this book acts as a commonly accessible knowledge pool for passive and low-energy cooling techniques.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319045818
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-04582-5