Keeping Cool in the Desert: Using Wind Catchers for Improved Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality at Half the Energy
In hot arid climates, air conditioning in the summer dominates energy use in buildings. In Kuwait, energy demand in buildings is dominated by cooling, which also determines the national peak electricity demand. Schools contribute significantly to cooling demand, but also suffer from poor ventilation...
Main Authors: | Jamal Saif, Andrew Wright, Sanober Khattak, Kasem Elfadli |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Buildings |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/3/100 |
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