PASSIVE COOLING: APPLICATION OF PDEC TOWER SYSTEM IN TIRANA, ALBANIA

Abstract

In the last few years there is a multiplication of the air conditioning in the use of everyday life all around the world. As awareness on the energy consumption has increased, there are attempts to use a sustainable adaptation method of passive cooling in buildings located in places with hot and dry climates. Passive cooling is a technique that provides a solution to the air conditioning matter in a sustainable way. The study analyzes the application of PDEC tower, its advantages and the way how it works. The aim of the study project is to propose the passive cooling method application in a villa located in Tirana, Albania. This research project, exemplifies that passive downdraught evaporative cooling (PDEC) system could be easily adapted into the modern construction in Albania due to the Mediterranean Climate, the results illustrated in this research shows outstanding improvements in thermal comfort for the inhabitants.