Research Article

The Thermal Performance of Chinese Vernacular Skywell Dwellings

Table 3

Thermal properties and densities of materials in Chinese vernacular dwellings.

ā€‰Thermal conductivity (W/mK)Density (kg/m3)Specific heat (J/kg K)

Brick0.621700800
Sandstone1.32000800
Mud1.2516001000
Timber0.1155441220
Air0.0251.151063