{"product_id":"thermal-comfort-in-hot-dry-climates-hardback","title":"Thermal Comfort in Hot Dry Climates - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith increases in global temperatures, the risk of overheating is expected to rise around the world. This results in a much higher dependency upon energy-intensive cooling systems and air-conditioners to provide thermal comfort, but how sustainable is this in a world where problems with the production of electricity are predicted?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVernacular houses in hot and dry central Iran have been adapted to the climate through passive cooling techniques, and this book provides a valuable assessment of the thermal performance of such housing. Shedding new light on the ability of traditional housing forms to provide thermal comfort, \u003ci\u003eThermal Comfort in Hot Dry Climates \u003c\/i\u003eidentifies the main cooling systems and methods in traditional houses in central Iran, and examines how architectural elements such as central courtyards, distinct seasonal rooms, loggias, basements and wind-catchers can contribute to the provision of thermal comfort in vernacular houses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45575397834990,"sku":"9781138694996","price":227.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781138694996.jpg?v=1720949542","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/thermal-comfort-in-hot-dry-climates-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}