Solar Energy Applications in the Design of BuildingsHenry J. Cowan |
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... air - conditioning . Provided the room has ( in the hot - humid zone ) a suitable sunshade and correctly placed fans , it may be quite comfortable , except in the early afternoon . The slightly important person has air conditioning set ...
... air - conditioning . Provided the room has ( in the hot - humid zone ) a suitable sunshade and correctly placed fans , it may be quite comfortable , except in the early afternoon . The slightly important person has air conditioning set ...
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... air - conditioning ; but they proved to be too hot due to solar radiation through the glass walls , and individual air- conditioning units were subsequently installed , which ruined the appearance of the buildings . The glass - curtain ...
... air - conditioning ; but they proved to be too hot due to solar radiation through the glass walls , and individual air- conditioning units were subsequently installed , which ruined the appearance of the buildings . The glass - curtain ...
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... air conditioning . ( b ) 18 m2 of flat - plate collector at 35 ° tilt for swimming pool heating . ( c ) 1 m2 of photovoltaic cells at 35 ° tilt to provide a token supply of electricity The windows are restricted to north and south walls ...
... air conditioning . ( b ) 18 m2 of flat - plate collector at 35 ° tilt for swimming pool heating . ( c ) 1 m2 of photovoltaic cells at 35 ° tilt to provide a token supply of electricity The windows are restricted to north and south walls ...
Contents
What Makes People Accept a Thermal Environment | 13 |
The Design of Sun Shading Devices | 33 |
Making the Best Use of Daylight in Buildings | 95 |
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