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 for concern. Passive cooling is increasingly being thought of as the best alternative to air conditioning. This book of…
"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 for concern. Passive cooling is increasingly being thought of as the best alternative to air conditioning. This book o…
This publication emphasises that an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary cooperation of scientists throughout the world is important in solving the complex problems facing the greenhouse industry. The book itself is an outstanding example of such cooperation. The aim of the …
The demands made on office buildings and environmental systems designed for typical nine to five use are changing. This book defines a number of modern working patterns, and considers how a knowledge of these might influence the development of specifications for office construct…
"Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering provides you with an easy reference for all practical aspects of the field, from an overview of the fundamentals, to the specifics of system design. It addresses the most current areas of interest, such as computer-aided design, de…