Wind Towers: Architecture, Climate and Sustainability Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Bahadori, Mehdi N. (Author), Dehghani-Sanij, Alireza (Author), Sayigh, Ali (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319353497 ISBN-13: 9783319353494 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Energy - Architecture - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning |
Dewey: 621.042 |
Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.71 lbs) 212 pages |
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Publisher Description: This unique volume provides the only holistic treatment of wind towers, a core aspect of sustainable architecture in hot, arid climates. The authors explain how traditional incarnations of these structures provide significant decreases in energy consumption through their use of renewable wind resources to cool buildings and water storage facilities. Beginning with the underlying scientific principles, the design and operation of wind towers is explained in depth and suggestions for optimization are provided, supported by the authors' findings from recent analytical studies. |