The optimization of the overall comfort in buildings

Building plan and shape are the result of a complex process. Functional, technical and aesthetic considerations all contribute to the building design. Wind, solar availability, shelter, exposure, air quality and noise conditions will affect the relationship between the building and its external envi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Silva, Sandra Monteiro (author)
Other Authors: Almeida, Manuela Guedes de (author)
Format: conferencePaper
Language:eng
Published: 2006
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/6901
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/6901