Design methodology for the assessment of overheating risk in homes

Technical Memoranda TM 59

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2017
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Core Supplement

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Technical Memoranda

Abstract

Aims to raise the knowledge and understanding of the risks of overheating in residential homes. The standardised methodology can improve designs, ensuring overheating assessments are taken into consideration at the earliest stage using dynamic thermal modelling. Covering: identifying the risk; design comfort criteria; guidance for assessments and compliance criteria; and internal gains profiles based on occupancy, equipment and lighting.

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9781912034178

Subjects

  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Building services
  • Space heating/central heating
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Internal environment

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The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.

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