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Information Paper 4/98 Night ventilation for cooling office buildings
Publication Year
1998
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Night ventilation is a low-energy strategy for cooling a building, providing a more comfortable environment for the occupants during hot daytime periods. It works by using natural or mechanical ventilation to cool the surfaces of the building fabric at night so that they can absorb heat during the day. This paper describes the weather and building design conditions for an effective application of the technique to office buildings. It discusses suitable control strategies and the potential energy saved, some of which can be used for operating fans and other parts of the system.
Author
Kolokotroni, M.
ISBN
9781860811975
Publisher Information
BRE
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UK
