Optimizing Windcatcher Designs for Effective Passive Cooling Strategies in Vienna’s Urban Environment

Urban overheating, intensified by climate change, poses a critical challenge in Central European cities, witnessing a rise in tropical days. Conventional mechanical cooling systems in buildings significantly contribute to carbon dioxide emissions, exacerbating global warming. In response, windcatche...

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Main Authors: Aida Shayegani, Viera Joklova, Juraj Illes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/3/765