Passive Low Energy Cooling of Buildings
Download or Read eBook Passive Low Energy Cooling of Buildings PDF written by Baruch Givoni and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-07-27 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Baruch Givoni |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 1994-07-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0471284734 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780471284734 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Passive Low Energy Cooling of Buildings by : Baruch Givoni
Book excerpt: A practical sourcebook for building designers, providing comprehensive discussion of the impact of basic architectural choices on cooling efficiency, including the layout and orientation of the structure, window size and shading, exterior color, and even the use of plantings around the site. All major varieties of passive cooling systems are presented, with extensive analysis of performance in different types of buildings and in different climates: ventilation; radiant cooling; evaporative cooling; soil cooling; and cooling of outdoor spaces.
