Generally, atriums are considered to use enormous amounts of heating and cooling energy; however, with proper integration of the building systems and utilization of natural and building resources, an energy-efficient atrium can be designed. The paper will highlight the various heating-ventilating systems and design concepts used to reduce the adverse effects of the atrium. These concepts include shade control, waste-heat heating and cooling and spray pond cooling. Temperature distribution in the atrium, as it relates to choosing a proper HVAC system will be discussed. Toward the goal of providing improved reliability and savings in first cost, a case study will illustrate how the HVAC system, rather than a separate dedicated system can be used for fire and smoke control.
Product Details
- Published:
- 1983
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1000 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-DC-83-14-2
- Note:
- This product is unavailable in Russia, Belarus
