Publication 181 Environmental floor systems: A range of floor options for steel frame buildings which optimise thermal capacity

Publication Year

1997

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Describes the background to the development of naturally ventilated or cooled buildings and the associated key design features. Several possible systems for use with steel framed construction are outlined in principle. These systems are classified as 'passive', in which case the thermal capacity of the building fabric is simply exposed, or 'active', providing performance and control in maintaining ambient conditions. All of the passive systems use forms of construction in current use. The active systems rely on air ducted across the surface of the floor slab, and a number of generic solutions are presented appropriate to different flooring systems. Indicative measures of performance and cost are included, and related issues such as fire protection and lighting are addressed.

ISBN

9781859420577

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