by D Jaunzens (03-Mar-2001)
Digest 454 describes how thermal mass can be designed into a building - in particular, the options available, and the strategic decisions that may be made during the early design stages that require common understanding of purpose between members of the design team. This second part of the Digest discusses the effective incorporation of thermal mass into building designs.
See Part 1 for an introduction to the subject of thermal mass.
Also available as a 2 part set.
A companion document, Information Paper IP 6/01, deals with modelling the performance of thermal mass to minimise annual energy use while maintaining occupant comfort
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D Jaunzens
03-Mar-2001
1-86081-467-0
8 pages
Digest 454 part 2, DG454 part 2, offices, thermal storage, Termodeck, Airdeck, embedded pipes, mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation.
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