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Cool Neighborhoods: The Measurement of Small Scale Heat Islands

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Author(s)
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Vieira Robin K
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ECEEE
Description
Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions

Wind and Trees: Air Infiltration Effects on Energy Use in Housing

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Author(s)
Mattingly G.E.,
Peters E.F.
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Organization(s)
Princeton University
Description
Paper describing wind influences on air infiltration related energy losses for residential housing and the shielding effects of fences, adjacent structures, and vegetation.