Following a rapid increase in the use of air conditioning in buildings of all types, the energy demand for powering such devices has become a significant cause

Passive Cooling addresses all of the existing creative energyless means of keeping buildings cool. Unlike passive heating, which draws on the sun, passive cooli

A practical sourcebook for building designers, providing comprehensive discussion of the impact of basic architectural choices on cooling efficiency, including

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