Roof orientation, roofing materials and roof surface colour: their influence on indoor thermal comfort in warm humid climates

The excessive heat transferred through the roof is one of the main causes of thermal discomfort in warm humid climatic conditions, which prevail in the tropical zone. Therefore, the selection of the most appropriate roof orientation and materials will be important for desirable thermal performance o...

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Published in:Energy for sustainable development 2003-03, Vol.7 (1), p.16-27
Main Authors: Jayasinghe, M.T.R., Attalage, R.A., Jayawardena, A.I.
Format: Article
Language:English
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