Thermal, Economic and Environmental Analysis of a Low-Cost House in Alice, South Africa

Indoor and outdoor temperature variation results in heat transfer between the inner and outer space of a house, subsequently drifting the indoor temperature out of the thermal comfort zone. This leads to occupants spending a significant amount of their income on space heating and cooling to achieve...

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Main Authors: Overen Ochuko Kelvin, Meyer Leroy Edson, Makaka Golden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/3/425