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Record 1 2005-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecology (General)
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
CONT

In the summer, green roof planting shades the building from solar radiation and, through the process of evapotranspiration, can reduce, if not eliminate any net heat gain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
CONT

L'été, les plantes d'un toit vert protègent l'immeuble contre les rayons solaires et, grâce au phénomène d'évapotranspiration, peuvent atténuer voire éliminer les gains thermiques [...].

Spanish

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