LoginThe comparison of indoor temperatures measured in different Beijing buildings without air conditioners allowed those conclusions : the indoor temperature is different according to the floor at which a room is located , a high insulation of external walls and roof, along with a proper location of fenestrations and window shading can reduce incidence of solar radiations and improve indoor climates of the room.
The results indicate too that the thermal capacities of the buildings can be used with efficiency only by ventilating the space during the night when the outside conditions are comfortable.
So architectural decisions can improve indoor climates for non air-conditioned residential buildings.
Effect of architectural decisions on indoor climates of residential buildings
Year:
2002
Bibliographic info:
Proceedings of Room Vent 2002 (8th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms) - 8-11 september 2002 - Moltke's palace, Copenhagen - Denmark - pp 741-744, 6 Fig., 3 ref.