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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 13:37, 24 October 2005
Insolation is the incoming solar radiation that reaches a planet and its atmosphere. In construction, it is an important consideration when designing a building for a certain climate. Nall (as cited in "References") called it one of "the most important climate variables for human comfort and building energy efficiency".
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References
- Nall, D. H. (2004-11). Looking across the water: Climate-adaptive buildings in the United States & Europe. In The Construction Specifier, 57, 50 – 56.