{"product_id":"9781447158004","title":"Green Energy and Technology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGreen Energy and Technology\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrosa, José A.; Oliveira, Armando C.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many aspects to consider when evaluating or improving an indoor environment; thermal comfort, energy saving, preservation of materials, hygiene and health are all key aspects which can be improved by passive methods of environmental control. \u003ci\u003ePassive Methods as a Solution for Improving Indoor Environments\u003c\/i\u003e endeavours to fill the lack of analysis in this area by using over ten years of research to illustrate the effects of methods such as thermal inertia and permeable coverings; for example, the use of permeable coverings is a well known passive method, but its effects and ways to improve indoor environments have been rarely analyzed.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePassive Methods as a Solution for Improving Indoor Environments\u003c\/i\u003e  includes both software simulations and laboratory and field studies. Through these, the main parameters that characterize the behavior of internal coverings are defined. Furthermore, a new procedure is explained in depth which can be used to identify the real expected effects of permeable coverings such as energy conservation and local thermal comfort as well as their working periods in controlling indoor environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This theoretical base is built on by considering future research work including patents and construction indications which will improve indoor environmental conditions with evidence from real data. This makes \u003ci\u003ePassive Methods as a Solution for Improving Indoor Environments\u003c\/i\u003e  an ideal resource for specialists and researchers focusing on  indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy saving or with a generalinterest in controlling indoor environments with passive methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-01-25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781447158004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4471-2336-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 148\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47667505758348,"sku":"9781447158004","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781447158004.jpg?v=1776456222","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781447158004","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}