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100	1		_aOrosa, José A. _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aPassive Methods as a Solution for Improving Indoor Environments _h[electronic resource] / _cby José A. Orosa, Armando C. Oliveira.
264		1	_aLondon : _bSpringer London, _c2012.
300			_aXII, 148 p. _bonline resource.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
347			_atext file _bPDF _2rda
490	1		_aGreen Energy and Technology, _x1865-3529
505	0		_a1. 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).
520			_aThere 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 built on by considering future research work including patents and construction indications which will improve indoor environmental conditions with evidence from real 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.
650		0	_aEngineering.
650		0	_aRenewable energy sources.
650	1	4	_aEngineering.
650	2	4	_aFacility Management.
650	2	4	_aEnergy Efficiency (incl. Buildings).
650	2	4	_aRenewable and Green Energy.
650	2	4	_aInterior Architecture.
700	1		_aOliveira, Armando C. _eauthor.
710	2		_aSpringerLink (Online service)
773	0		_tSpringer eBooks
776	0	8	_iPrinted edition: _z9781447123354
830		0	_aGreen Energy and Technology, _x1865-3529
856	4	0	_uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2336-1
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