Sentences with phrase «demanding natural ventilation»

And while they are at it, how about demanding natural ventilation and getting rid of radiator fin balconies without thermal breaks.

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Some of those elements include: - Light - colored roofing that reflects heat and saves energy; - 70 percent ENERGY STAR ® certified appliances including refrigerators, TVs, computers and kitchen equipment; - Water - efficient toilets and aerated bathroom faucets; - 10 percent of the building materials used contain recycled content; - «On Demand» ventilation that provides fresh air for occupied spaces without wasting energy on unoccupied areas of the property; - LED lighting - controls that turn off the lights; - Incorporates high - tech daylight sensors to reduce electrical lighting with natural sunlight and - Uses renewable energy sources such as solar or wind.

Passive cooling and natural ventilation have the potential to reduce mechanical system demand by at least 30 to 50 percent, and to an even greater extent if appropriate fenestration and sun shading strategies are employed.