Thermal comfort; Energy consumption; HVAC systems; Pakistan; South Asia
Abstract :
[en] The building sector in Pakistan is the largest consumer of energy. A big chunk of this energy is produced using fossil fuels. Personalized heating and cooling equipment are commonly used nationwide. A little is done regarding thermal comfort and energy efficiency in the country by now. This article/blog discusses the current scenario of thermal comfort and energy management in Pakistan.
Research Center/Unit :
1. Department of Architecture, BUITEMS Quetta, Pakistan. 2. NUST Islamabad, Pakistan. 3. University of Liège, Belgium
Disciplines :
Engineering, computing & technology: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Khalid, Waqas; National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Pakistan > School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME)
Waqas, Adeel; National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Pakistan > U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E)
