Renewable energy (RE) technologies have evolved dramatically over the past few years, and are rapidly becoming competitive through significant improvements in performance, reduced costs, and government incentives. [...]
The high level of thermal mass provided by concrete is playing an increasingly important role in ensuring comfortable internal conditions in commercial and institutional buildings as well [...]
During normal operation, heating or cooling can be introduced from either ceiling or as displacement ventilation at floor level. During disruptive events stored energy continues to provide [...]