Use of vegetation to ameliorate building microclimates: an assessment of energy-conservation potentials

Technical Report · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5327958· OSTI ID:5327958

Hutchison, B. A.; Taylor, F. G.; Wendt, R. L.

The space-conditioning energy conservation potentials of landscapes designed to ameliorate building microclimates are evaluated. The physical bases for vegetative modifications of climate are discussed, and results of past study of the effects of vegetation on space-conditioning energy consumption in buildings are reviewed. The state-of-the-art of energy-conserving landscape designs is assessed and recommendations are presented for further research.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5327958
• Report Number(s): ORNL/CON-87; ON: DE82013255
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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