Cooling buildings in London: overcoming the heat island
Report BR 431
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Presents the results of a long-term monitoring experiment to measure air temperatures at 80 sites around London. Summertime temperatures were then used in a model for a typical office building. Also outlines techniques to reduce the effects of the heat island by careful design including: Alternative cooling strategies, encouraging wind flow and ventilation, using trees, green areas and water features and solar shading.
Author
Graves, H. et al
ISBN
9781860815263
Subjects
- Energy efficiency/Energy Management
- Air conditioning/ventilation
- Special subject areas
- Weather/Climate
- Ventilation/condensation/damp
- Natural ventilation
- Building services
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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