Heat avoidance and passive cooling strategies for typical houses in Bangkok, Thailand /
This study examines the effectiveness of heat avoidance and
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | This study examines the effectiveness of heat avoidance and passive cooling strategies incorporated in a typical single- family detached house in Bangkok, Thailand, by using a computer simulation program. The effectiveness of each strategy was evaluated in terms of the reduction of the total energy utilization in the conditioned house and the decrease of discomfort degree hours in the unconditioned house. Setting thermostat back was found to be the most effective for the conditioned house, and the best energy performance in the unconditioned house occurred when natural ventilation was used. The optimization study was performed on four energy strategies: roof and wall insulation, natural ventilation, window style (glass area to window area ratio) and area, and external shading devices. This was based on analyses of energy performance-reduction of cooling load and energy utilization--and economic performance (life-cycle cost). The optimum house, which integrated all optimum strategies, was proven to be both energy-efficient and cost-effective. The final results also indicated that the typical house in Bangkok is cost-effective compared to the base case house but still does not quite meet the derived optimum energy target. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major subject: Architecture". |
| Physical Description: | xiv, 169 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |