Designing for improved solar shading control

Technical Memoranda TM 37

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2006
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Technical Memoranda

Abstract

Deals with the issue of solar overheating and the way it can be avoided by appropriate building design. The Building Regulations Part L (2006 edition) include a requirement to limit the effects of solar gains in summer. This covers both new dwellings and new buildings that are not dwellings in England and Wales. Provides additional explanation of the solar overheating guidance in Approved Document L2A, and has been endorsed for this purpose by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).

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9781903287576

Subjects

  • Windows and doors
  • Building services
  • Electrical appliances
  • Electrical services
  • Internal environment
  • Windows
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

Publisher History

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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