wind pressure (on a facade)

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:the difference between the local pressure on the exterior of a building induced by the action of the wind and static outdoor pressure far away from any building or shield.

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windbreak

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:a barrier designed to obstruct wind flow and intended for protection against excessive wind pressure.(see shelterbelt)

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zone (comfort process control)

[EN 12792-2003, 400]:space, or group of spaces with similar thermal characteristics, which enable the required internal conditions to be maintained by a single control system or a single element of a comprehensive control system.

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