Energy-efficient retrofitting with exterior shading device in hot and humid climate – case studies from fully glazed multi-storied office buildings in Chennai, India

Many existing buildings are not sustainable, such as poorly insulated office buildings with large glass window panels that significantly increase the cooling energy use in a hot and humid climate. Energy-efficient retrofitting can substantially reduce energy use through a passive façade design. This...

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Main Authors: Chandrasekaran C, Kumudhavalli Sasidhar, A. Madhumathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2022.2145208