Although passive measures will improve thermal comfort, air-conditioning may still be required for maintaining comfort conditions through the year. The design as well as efficiency of such systems could further impact the energy consumption of buildings. The process of optimization must begin with load calculation, and include system design, system selection and installation, commissioning, and ultimately – operations & maintenance. Innovative low-energy comfort systems are highly recommended for augmenting energy savings.

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