Optimum overhang geometry for high rise office building energy saving in tropical climates

• Main Author: Ossen, Dilshan Remaz
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2005
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/4305/1/DilshanRemazOssenPFAB2005.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/4305/

Intercepting the radiant heat wave using external solar shading before penetrating to the internal environment through the envelope openings is the main criterion to prevent solar heat gains into the building. In hot and humid climates, one draw back of using the external shading device is the risk...