Heat transfer
Majority of Heat transfer takes place in buildings through building envelope. Building…
What is Heat?
Heat is a form of energy. It derives its origins at the molecular scale. Molecules of a…
Internal Shading Devices
When designing the shading devices, one should take into account the need…
The Effects of Shading
The above method will provide a precisely shaped shade that will provide…
Design Steps
To design a horizontal shading device, simply following the following steps. Determine…
Design Requirements
The design requirements for a shading device depend entirely on a building's…
External Shading Devices
In the tropical climates, the designer should keep the solar radiation off…
Shade Angles
The Residential Design Codes of Western Australia" requires buildings to be design for climate.…
Solar Shading
One of the most important challenges of energy efficient concepts in buildings…


