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New recommendations for building in tropical climates
Abstract Traditional recommendations for building a thermally efficient or comfortable building in a tropical climate are briefly summarized. They suffer from three main drawbacks: they are not quantitative, partly incorrect and only for two climates: the hot dry and the warm humid. A new climate classification, made up of forty tropical climates is presented. Eight building elements, which affect the thermal system of a building, are distinguished. The method by which the new recommendations are derived, is discussed. The new recommendations are briefly presented. A complete overview of all recommendations is in a report, obtainable from the author.
New recommendations for building in tropical climates
Abstract Traditional recommendations for building a thermally efficient or comfortable building in a tropical climate are briefly summarized. They suffer from three main drawbacks: they are not quantitative, partly incorrect and only for two climates: the hot dry and the warm humid. A new climate classification, made up of forty tropical climates is presented. Eight building elements, which affect the thermal system of a building, are distinguished. The method by which the new recommendations are derived, is discussed. The new recommendations are briefly presented. A complete overview of all recommendations is in a report, obtainable from the author.
New recommendations for building in tropical climates
De Waal, H.B. (author)
Building and Environment ; 28 ; 271-285
1993-01-01
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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