Passive methods as a solution for improving indoor environments

There are many aspects to consider when evaluating or improving an indoor environment; thermal comfort, energy saving, preservation of materials, hygiene and health are all key aspects which can be improved by passive methods of environmental control. Passive Methods as a Solution for Improving Indoor Environments endeavours to fill the lack of analysis in this area by using over ten years of research to illustrate the effects of methods such as thermal inertia and permeable coverings; for example, the use of permeable coverings is a well known passive method, but its effects and ways to improve indoor environments have been rarely analyzed. Passive Methods as a Solution for Improving Indoor Environments includes both software simulations and laboratory and field studies. Through these, the main parameters that characterize the behavior of internal coverings are defined. Furthermore, a new procedure is explained in depth which can be used to identify the real expected effects of permeable coverings such as energy conservation and local thermal comfort as well as their working periods in controlling indoor environments. This theoretical base is builton by considering future research work including patents and construction indications which will improve indoor environmental conditions with evidence fromreal data. This makes Passive Methods as a Solution for Improving Indoor Environments an ideal resource for specialists and researchers focusing on indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy saving or with a general interest in controlling indoor environments with passive methods. Gives the main research results from the last ten years on the effect of permeable coverings in indoor environments. Enables readers to understand and apply the uses of permeable coverings to save energy. Includes numerous case studies to support concepts and explanations. INDICE: 1. Introduction to Indoor Environments, Energy Saving, Thermal Comfort and Health Effects. 2. Present Field Conditions. 3. Passive Methods as a Possible Solution. 4. Permeable Coverings. 5. Future Research Work (Software Resources, Laboratory and Field Tests).

• ISBN: 978-1-4471-2335-4
• Editorial: Springer London
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 147
• Fecha Publicación: 30/11/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés