How to Cool a Factory Building Without Energy Intensity

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We looked at how to cool a building without using anything that will be energy intensive, like air conditioning. We found that the biggest difference came through insulated white panels or you could do it with shading. They were able to cool the top floor of the building by between two and three degrees. These interventions will allow the factory to remain at its baseline level in terms of management of heat and humidity.

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