An alternative to air-conditioning

Evans, B.

An alternative to air-conditioning - 1993 - Architects` Journal 197(6) 10 February 1993, 55-58(4) .

Drawing on the example of Simmonds Farson Cisk`s Malta Brewery, explores the possibilities of passive cooling, of using a building`s structure to provide a natural ventilation system. Computer modelling at design stage predicted effects borne out in practice during a year-long monitoring programme.


BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICES ELEMENTS-COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
FACTORY BUILDINGS
NATURAL VENTILATION
PASSIVE COOLING