MEASURED AIR-CONDITIONING AND THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF A THAI RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

We describe the measured air-conditioning and thermal performance of a typical Thai single-family residence. Although the measurements repre sent a single case study, it is the first time that an analysis has be en performed on a Thai house with typical modern construction. In such buildings, the lack of building thermal insulation, the utilization o f non-ducted air-conditioning equipment and the night-only usage patte rns are quite different from conditions prevailing in Western-style bu ildings. Our results show that reduction to ceiling heat transfer in r esidential Thai buildings is fundamental to improving cooling energy e fficiency.