1. Introduction --;2. Energy Consumption and Cooling in Southeast Asia --;3. Cooling Histories, Habits and Variations --;4. Cooling our Colliding Practices --;5. When 'West is Best' for Housing --;6. Opportunities for Change through Social Learning --;7. Conclusion: 'The Future is Already Here'.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Against the backdrop of the environmental impact of household electricity consumption and the history of cooling practices, Marlyne Sahakian considers how people keep cool, from Metro Manila to other mega-cities in Southeast Asia.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Air conditioning -- Energy consumption -- Southeast Asia.
Air conditioning -- Environmental aspects -- Southeast Asia.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning.