Architecture of Natural Cooling - 2nd Edition

Name: Architecture of Natural Cooling - 2nd Edition
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Architecture of Natural CoolingAuthor(s): Brian Ford, Rosa Schiano-Phan, Juan A. Vallejo\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138629059, 978-1138629059\nSynopsis\nOverheating in buildings is commonplace. This book describes how we can keep cool without conventional air-conditioning: improving comfort and productivity while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. It provides architects, engineers and policy makers with a how-to guide to the application of natural cooling in new and existing buildings. It demonstrates, through reference to numerous examples, that natural cooling is viable in most climates around the world.\n\nThis completely revised and expanded second edition includes:\n\nAn overview of natural cooling past and present.\nGuidance on the principles and strategies that can be adopted.\nA review of the applicability of different strategies.\nExplanation of simplified tools for performance assessm.