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RESEARCH PRODUCT

THE OPTIMUM SELECTION OF THE WINDOW SHADING LEVELS AND OF THE INDOOR VENTILATION RATES AS A DESIGN STRATEGY FOR BIOCLIMATIC COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

G. RizzoG. CannistraroG. FranzittaS. Bertolino

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Engineeringbusiness.industryWindow (computing)Thermal comfortDesign strategyStructural engineeringlaw.inventionlawVentilation (architecture)Passive solar building designShadingbusinessIndoor air temperatureSelection (genetic algorithm)

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ABSTRACT Ventilation rates, shading level of windows and indoor air temperature are analyzed together in order to single out the optimum mix referred to the thermal comfort situations of thermally moderate commercial buildings. Thermal comfort is here taken into account by means of the Predicted Mean Vote ( Fanger, 1970 ). A short selection of graphs is proposed, able to provide the simultaneous view of the effects produced, on the PMV, by modifications of the above cited parameters. Graphs can be usefully adopted for the proper design of the glazed surfaces, especially for passive solar buildings.

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1991-01-01
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-037215-0.50017-1