Low-Energy Cooling Technologies for Buildings

Increased environmental awareness and legislation have begun shifting the emphasis from high-energy cooling strategies, in which full air conditioning was considered essential, to low-energy “greener methods” of achieving equally comfortable conditions in building interiors. Cooling is a major use of energy in commercial buildings, making a significant contribution to the emission of greenhouse gases and to global warming.<br /> <br /> The papers presented in this volume explore the current state-of-the-art developments in the application of latest technologies such as:<br /> * Night ventilation for cooling<br /> * Slab cooling<br /> * Desiccant dehumidification and evaporative cooling<br /> * Chiled ceilings with displacement ventilation<br /> * Mixed-mode ventilation systems<br /> * Case studies and building examples<br /> <br /> <br /> Low Energy Cooling Technologies for Buildings also covers design and control requirements and the tools and techniques needed for the successful integration of these technologies into the building structure.