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Investigation into overheating in homes: How do UK dwellings modify the external conditions?
Investigation into overheating in homes: How do UK dwellings modify the external conditions? 1 January 2012. Investigation into overheating in homes: Literature review, Chapter 3: How do UK dwellings modify the external conditions? Davies, Michael, ;…
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Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Conditions in 3 Primary Victorian Schools in Central London
Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Conditions in 3 Primary Victorian Schools in Central London. 1 January 2012. Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Conditions in 3 Primary Victorian Schools in Central London.. Chatzidiakou, L., Mumovic, D.,…
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Retrofit project team perspectives summary guides: Mechanical and electrical systems integration/Perceived occupant experience/Retrofit delivery/Retrofit strategies
Retrofit project team perspectives summary guides: Mechanical and electrical systems integration/Perceived occupant experience/Retrofit delivery/Retrofit strategies. 1 January 2012. Retrofit project team perspectives summary guides: Mechanical and…
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Modelling the relative importance of the urban heat island and the thermal quality of dwellings for overheating in London
Modelling the relative importance of the urban heat island and the thermal quality of dwellings for overheating in London. 1 January 2012. Modelling the relative importance of the urban heat island and the thermal quality of dwellings for…
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Urban energy, carbon management (low carbon cities) and co-benefits for human health
Urban energy, carbon management (low carbon cities) and co-benefits for human health. 1 January 2012. In the past decade, there has been growing evidence that activities to mitigate climate change can have beneficial impacts on public health as a…
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Systems for construction: lessons for the construction industry from experiences in spacecraft systems engineering
Systems for construction: lessons for the construction industry from experiences in spacecraft systems engineering. 1 January 2012. Construction projects are becoming ever more ambitious in terms of the size of structures, the number of requirements,…
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Lighting for pedestrians: Is facial recognition an important task for pedestrian at night?
Lighting for pedestrians: Is facial recognition an important task for pedestrian at night? 1 January 2012. Within the street lighting community it has been argued that whilst people need light to detect obstacles along their route and orientate…
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Environmental cleaning in UK healthcare since the NHS Plan: A policy and evidence based context
Environmental cleaning in UK healthcare since the NHS Plan: A policy and evidence based context. 1 January 2012. Purpose: This paper aims to examine the policy and guidance that was issued, either as a direct result of the NHS Plan, or part of a…
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Using localised weather files to assess overheating in naturally ventilated offices within London’s urban heat island
Using localised weather files to assess overheating in naturally ventilated offices within London’s urban heat island. 1 January 2012. Urban environments typically experience increased average air temperatures compared to surrounding rural areas…
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Building characteristics as determinants of propensity to high indoor summer temperatures in London dwellings
Building characteristics as determinants of propensity to high indoor summer temperatures in London dwellings. 1 January 2012. Cities are expected to experience an increasing risk of overheating due to the combined effects of climate change and the…
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