View No. 29 (2018): COOLFACADE

Alejandro Prieto Hoces

302 pages

ISBN 978-94-6366-098-3

Published: 2018-11-08

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  • The thesis ‘COOLFACADE – Architectural integration of solar cooling strategies in the building envelope’ aims to shed light on the possibilities and constraints for architectural integration of solar cooling systems in façades, in order to support the design of climate responsive architectural products for office buildings as self-sufficient alternatives to conventional air-conditioning systems. Increasing cooling needs in the built environment present an important and complex challenge...