ABSTRACT
Buildings can breathe naturally, without the use of mechanical systems, if you design the spaces properly. This accessible and thorough guide shows you how in more than 260 color diagrams and photographs illustrating case studies and CFD simulations. You can achieve truly natural ventilation, by considering the building's structure, envelope, energy use, and form, as well as giving the occupants thermal comfort and healthy indoor air. By using scientific and architectural visualization tools included here, you can develop ventilation strategies without an engineering background. Handy sections that summarize the science, explain rules of thumb, and detail the latest research in thermal and fluid dynamics will keep your designs sustainable, energy efficient, and up-to-date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |128 pages
Theories and Scientific Background
chapter |24 pages
The Importance of Space for Natural Ventilation
chapter |14 pages
The Physics of Air Flow
chapter |13 pages
The Importance of Fresh Air for Occupants' Health
chapter |22 pages
Natural Ventilation and Climate
chapter |34 pages
Inherited Spatial Archetypes for Natural Ventilation
chapter |19 pages
Natural Ventilation and Thermal Comfort
part |136 pages
Parameters
chapter |34 pages
Pressure as Indicator
chapter |48 pages
Spatial Strategies / Space-Induced Air Movement
chapter |24 pages
Control of Natural Ventilation
part |31 pages
Making Air Visible – Complex Science Summarized for Architects and Designers