Improving Building-Level Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality in South Asia : Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective Interventions for a Changing Climate / World Bank Group.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

World Bank Group, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Product design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (34 pages)

Other Title:

Improving Building-Level Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality in South Asia

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : World Bank, 2023.

Summary:

This report provides evidence-based guidance on cost-effective and energy-efficient cooling and ventilation interventions to improve building-level thermal comfort and indoor air quality for a changing climate in South Asia. It focuses on Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan but also covers all the countries in the region, including Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. After an introduction, the report analyzes local climates and air quality issues, building types, and occupant behavior, as well as available passive and active interventions and their relevance in the region, before concluding with a set of recommendations for all building types. The report also identifies additional recommendations specific to residential and commercial buildings, along with policy and country-specific recommendations.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Publisher Number:

10.1596/39872