Natural ventilation and collaborative design

Authors
Citation
J. Jones et Aw. West, Natural ventilation and collaborative design, ASHRAE J, 43(11), 2001, pp. 46
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
ASHRAE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00012491 → ACNP
Volume
43
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-2491(200111)43:11<46:NVACD>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
The application of natural ventilation has become fairly common in Europe a nd interest seems to be growing in the United States. The potential benefit s of natural ventilation include lower energy costs, improved indoor enviro nmental quality and greater occupant satisfaction. While these benefits may be achievable, the implementation of natural ventilation strategies also p resents certain challenges.