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Landscaping for summer shade: Good planning uses cooling influence of plants to reduce summer temperatures in living areas

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R. B. Deering, University of California
F. A. Brooks, University of California

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California Agriculture 7(5):11-16.

Published May 01, 1953

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Over 40% of the sun's heat can enter uninsulated houses through the roof but as a shadow—from overhead foliage or cover—moves over an area, the speed of cooling makes the newly shaded area immediately useful.

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Landscaping for summer shade: Good planning uses cooling influence of plants to reduce summer temperatures in living areas

R. B. Deering, F. A. Brooks
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Landscaping for summer shade: Good planning uses cooling influence of plants to reduce summer temperatures in living areas

California Agriculture > Volume 7 > Number 5  > research article 

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Share using any of the popular social networks Share by sending an email Print article
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Authors

R. B. Deering, University of California
F. A. Brooks, University of California

Publication Information

California Agriculture 7(5):11-16.

Published May 01, 1953

PDF  |  Citation  |  Permissions

Author Affiliations show

Abstract

Over 40% of the sun's heat can enter uninsulated houses through the roof but as a shadow—from overhead foliage or cover—moves over an area, the speed of cooling makes the newly shaded area immediately useful.

Full text

Full text is available in PDF.

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