This article highlights the different characteristics of solar shading which together with other building technologies, especially HVAC systems, have a positive influence on the energy efficiency of buildings
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Synergies between solar shading and HVAC technologies
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Country | Pan European
Geographic Coverage | International
Topic(s) | Air-conditioning, ventilation, air infiltration, low energy cooling@@@, Building components incl. windows and solar control systems, building constructions, Heating and hot water systems in buildings, International, European and/or national energy policies, Thermal conditions, air quality, acoustics in buildings
Target Group | Building occupants, Building professionals, Local/regional/national authorities and facilitators
Type of publication | Article
Publisher | REHVA
Number pages | 5
Source Languages | English
Synergies between solar shading and HVAC technologies
The way buildings are built today will determine their behaviour for many years. Therefore energy efficiency and sustainable building practices are a must in the construction methods of the 21st century. Solar shading, internal and/or external, should be part of every energy- efficient building, newly built or renovated.
