ABSTRACT

Natural ventilation through the central house space can contribute to increase comfort condition by means the Venturi effect. The wind speed is increased by a pressure reduction, permitting this space be well ventilated and creating an increase in negative pressure to draw stagnant air from both rooms. During the hot season, this convivial central space can provide comfort conditions for the users. Each room has only a small window to maintain privacy and security. During the summer nights, closing the windows because of security reasons or to prevent insects may be problematic. During winter the predominant winds from South are forbidden to flow across the central space by means of doors.