Keeping Cool in the Desert: Using Wind Catchers for Improved Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality at Half the Energy

In hot arid climates, air conditioning in the summer dominates energy use in buildings. In Kuwait, energy demand in buildings is dominated by cooling, which also determines the national peak electricity demand. Schools contribute significantly to cooling demand, but also suffer from poor ventilation...

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Main Authors: Jamal Saif, Andrew Wright, Sanober Khattak, Kasem Elfadli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/3/100