Thermal Mass
Sections
Building Envelope Strategies for Extreme Desert Climate
Physics-based analysis of building envelope design for hot, dry desert climates including thermal mass, reflectance, insulation placement, and heat gain reduction strategies.
Transfer Function Methodology for Heat Transfer
Comprehensive guide to ASHRAE transfer function methodology for calculating transient heat transfer through building envelopes and thermal mass effects.
HVAC Design for Hot, Dry & Extreme Desert Climates
Engineering HVAC systems for extreme desert conditions: evaporative cooling, thermal mass, solar load management, and equipment protection strategies.
Hot-Dry Desert Climate HVAC Design Considerations
Physics-based design strategies for HVAC systems in extreme desert environments, including solar load mitigation, evaporative cooling potential, and thermal mass.