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ENFRIAMIENTO NATURAL [2 records]

Record 1 2024-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooling and Ventilating Systems
CONT

The natural cooling of buildings developed empirically over many centuries, based on an understanding of seasonal and diurnal changes in the local climate, and through a process of trial and error, to provide relief from the extreme heat of the summer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Systemas de enfriamiento y ventilación
CONT

Se pueden incorporar captadores de viento en el diseño del edificio para canalizar el aire hacia áreas específicas y crear un efecto de enfriamiento natural.

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Record 2 2024-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooling and Ventilating Systems
CONT

Climates with relatively low humidity and low nighttime temperatures during the cooling season will accommodate natural cooling systems best. Orientation of buildings should be to maximize the impact of summer breezes. Shade trees or shade structures can help reduce the temperature of entering ventilation air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Systemas de enfriamiento y ventilación
CONT

Los captadores de viento proporcionaron un sistema de enfriamiento natural y sostenible.

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