Avoiding office air-conditioning

Bordass, B.

Avoiding office air-conditioning - 1995 - Architects` Journal 202(3) 20 July 1995, 37-39(3) .

Discovers ways of reducing energy costs in office buildings particularly through alternatives to air conditioning systems. Highlights common architectural and engineering problems, which contribute to unnecessary cost and looks at mixed mode designs, which enable air conditioning to be partially used or easily put in place by later occupiers. References.


BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICES ELEMENTS-COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
ALTERNATIVES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY USE
MIXED MODE
NATURAL VENTILATION
OFFICE BUILDINGS
OFFICE DESIGN
VENTILATION