Evaluating the cooling potential of a geothermal-assisted ventilation system for multi-family dwellings in the scandinavian climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108114
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, the increasing occurrence of heatwaves raises the cooling need of residential buildings in Scandinavian countries, which are traditionally not equipped with active cooling systems. Indoor overheating caused by such heatwaves leads… read more here.
Keywords: system; cooling potential; family dwellings; geo mvhr ... See more keywords
Impact of neighbourhood-scale climate characteristics on building heating demand and night ventilation cooling potential
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.11.148
Abstract: Abstract As buildings are main contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, it is important to assess the performance of existing buildings and assist the design of new sustainable buildings through building energy simulation. It is well… read more here.
Keywords: cooling potential; heating demand; night ventilation; ventilation cooling ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Passive Cooling Potential of Thermal Mass Inherent in Medium to Large Commercial Buildings
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)ae.1943-5568.0000460
Abstract: Abstract Typical commercial construction inherently contains large surface areas of relatively thin mass located in the floor slabs. This research asks how effective this mass could be for passive ... read more here.
Keywords: cooling potential; mass; thermal mass; evaluation passive ... See more keywords
Evaluating the Cooling Potential of Urban Green Spaces to Tackle Urban Climate Change in Lisbon
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DOI: 10.3390/su11092480
Abstract: The increase and optimization of urban vegetation has been considered an effective mitigation measure of an urban heat island (UHI), with positive effects on human thermal comfort. In this study, the cooling potential of all… read more here.
Keywords: urban climate; cooling potential; green spaces; urban green ... See more keywords