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Plants for passive cooling. A preliminary investigation of the use of plants for passive cooling in temperate humid climates

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5450077· OSTI ID:5450077
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The potential of vegetation for cooling small, detached residential and commercial structures in temperate, humid climates is discussed. The results of the research are documented, a critical review of the literature is given, and a brief review of energy transfer processes is presented. A checklist of design objectives for passive cooling, a demonstration of design applications, and a palette of selected plant species suitable for passive cooling are included.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA (USA). Dept. of Landscape Architecture
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
5450077
Report Number(s):
ORNL/Sub-81/7872/1; ON: DE82014098
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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