The document discusses natural ventilation, including definitions, types, principles, benefits, techniques, strategies, and case studies. It defines natural ventilation as air supply and removal through natural means without mechanical systems. The main types described are wind-driven, buoyancy-driven, and plant-based ventilation. Principles include single-sided, cross, and stack ventilation. Benefits are lower energy use, space efficiency, and increased occupant productivity. Techniques involve windows, double skin facades, and solar chimneys. Case studies illustrate successful natural ventilation in buildings in Rio de Janeiro and the PNC Bank Tower in Pittsburgh.
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Natural ventilation and air movement could-be considered under the heading of 'structural controls’ as it does not rely on any form of energy supply or mechanical installation, but due to its importance for human comfort, it deserves a separate section.
General principles – Direct gain systems - Glazed walls, Bay windows,
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Natural ventilation is the process of supplying and removing air through an indoor space by natural means, meaning without the use of a fan or other mechanical system. It uses outdoor air flow caused by pressure differences between the building and its surrounding to provide ventilation and space cooling.
Natural ventilation and air movement could-be considered under the heading of 'structural controls’ as it does not rely on any form of energy supply or mechanical installation, but due to its importance for human comfort, it deserves a separate section.
General principles – Direct gain systems - Glazed walls, Bay windows,
Attached sun spaces etc. Indirect gain systems – Trombe wall, Water wall, Solar Chimney, Transwall, Roof
pond, etc - Isolated gain systems – Natural convective loop etc. Active Heating Systems : Solar water
heating systems
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High productivity of occupants
Minimum generation of non-degradable waste
Lower operating costs and increase asset value
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2. Definition
Types of ventilation
1.Wind driven
2.Buoyancy driven
3.Plants
Wind driven ventilation principles
1.Single-sided
2.Cross
3.Stack
Why natural ventilation?
Natural ventilation passive techniques
1.Windows, ventilators, skylight, exterior shades
2.Double-skin façade
3.Solar chimney
Ventilation system strategies
Complications of natural ventilation
When not to use natural ventilation?
Some more design recommendations:
Case study
1.Buildings in Rio De Janeirio
2.PNC Bank tower in Pittsburgh
Application – Fidal Law Office
References
Index
3. Definition
Natural ventilation is the process in which air is
supplied and removed from an indoor space by natural
means, meaning without the use of a fan or other
mechanical system. It uses outdoor air flow caused by
pressure differences between the building and its
surrounding to provide ventilation and space cooling.
This is a part of Passive Design.
4. Types of ventilations
1. Wind driven ventilation: When natural wind
blows across a building, the wind hits the
windward wall causing a direct positive
pressure, then moves around the building. If
there are any openings on the walls of the
building, fresh air will rush through the
windows of one side and come out from the
other side to balance the air pressure.
The building shape, placement of the windows
and types play crucial roles in this system.
5. Types of ventilations
2. Buoyancy driven ventilation: Stack
or buoyancy ventilation can be induced
by temperature or humidity (known as
cool tower). The temperature usage is the
most common. In this type, there is
temperature difference inside the space.
The less dense warm air rises up and the
cooler air gets sucked from the opening
below.
6. Types of ventilations
3. Plants: plants are the most natural
product which purifies the air, hence take
the bad air out in a way of ventilation. They
also attract dust and smoke. Indoor living
walls, potted plants, etc. are systems of
incorporating plants as natural ventilator
and purifier.
The interior and exterior living green walls
function to cool the air in the warmer
summer months by a process known as
“evapotranspiration”, which helps in energy
efficiency. Living green walls act as extra
insulation with a layer of air between the
plants and the wall.
7. Wind driven ventilation principles
There are different basic principles of natural ventilation. It depends upon the number of openings in a
space and the difference in outer and exterior pressure.
1. Single-sided ventilation: windows are situated in only on side of the room, and the ventilation
happens when fresh air enters through the open windows.
2. Cross-ventilation: The ventilation happens primarily by the wind, which creates differences in
wind pressure.
3. Stack-ventilation: This type of ventilation is primarily driven by warm air rising to the top
creating a pressure difference which drives the ventilation. For example, operable skylight
along with windows on different sides of a room.
8. Why natural ventilation?
•Lowered energy consumption. Natural ventilation requires less energy than a mechanical
ventilation system.
•Space utilization. Mechanical ventilation system takes up to 6.5% of a buildings floor to
0.2% for a natural ventilation system, so, we can use the space of floor plate, ceiling and walls
more efficiently as extra mechanical equipments are not required.
•Green profile. As per the strategies of LEED, BREEAM and other sustainable organizations,
natural ventilation system can contribute a lot in certifying a building as sustainable.
•Natural ventilation has very low carbon footprint, which saves 24-71% carbon emissions in a
building.
•Productivity. Fresh air helps in increasing productivity among the occupants.
• Lower expenditure and minimum maintenance, easy installations.
9. Natural ventilation passive techniques
(through architectural design)
1. Using windows, ventilators, external
sunshade or operable skylights.
These are the basic and most commonly
used, lost cost and low maintenance
systems of natural ventilation. All the
principles of wind driven ventilation and
stack ventilation can be applied to these
techniques.
10. Natural ventilation passive techniques
(through architectural design)
2. Ventilated double-skin façade.
This is a concept in which the air movement
happens in the void between the two layers
of facades. This technique is widely used in
commercial buildings and skyscrapers.
Wind driven forces out the heat generated
in the air gap by radiation. Through drawing
warm air outside the building, system helps
in preventing heat transition into building
spaces.
Top hung inward opening
Top hung outward
opening
Side hung inward/
outward opening
11. Natural ventilation passive techniques
(through architectural design)
3. Solar chimney.
This is one of the constructive techniques
based on stack ventilation, which promotes
air movement throughout the building by
using solar energy. The air is designed to
be heated by solar radiation in order to
create an exhausting effect.
Stack effect occurs due to a difference in air
density resulting from temperature and
moisture differences from interior to exterior.
It is mostly used in residential buildings and
housings.
12. Ventilation system strategies
• To provide maximum air supply, no exterior (excessively close neighboring
house) or interior (furniture) obstruction should be present.
• Space planning must be done to include openings in the rooms.
• North side of the building must be optimized by architectural designs.
• Inlets should be located low in a room to supply air, whereas outlets should be
located across the room and at a higher level.
• Minimum of 3 meters of height should be allotted from floor to ceiling.
• Windows shouldn’t be installed with excessive shading systems. It should be
according to building regulations of the specified location.
• Building type and climate of the location should be kept in mind while
designing process.
13. Interior spaces Air change rates/hr.
Offices 4- 6
residence, restaurants 10 - 15
Libraries, museums and
galleries
3 - 4
Boiler rooms 15-30
Table 1 Recommended Air Change Rates
(Source: Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers Guide B)
14. Complications with natural ventilation
• Highly depended on weather and climate and easily disturbed during sudden
changes.
• Building configuration and site location issues.
• Managing of the openings can be complicated.
• If smart windows, facades and skylights are used to solve management issues,
those systems can be expensive.
• Allergic and immune compromised patients might experience discomfort.
• The calculations and measurements of ventilation rates.
• Safety sides for openings without railings.
15. “When not to use natural ventilation?
•If we consider a building situated in heavy traffic zone with high level of noise, natural
ventilation is less suitable in this situation, because large openings will make it tough to
block exterior noise. (Sometimes it can be solved using acoustical ventilation louvers.)
•Sites with poor air quality is not desirable to implement natural ventilation. It can be solved
using filters and ducting, but usually it requires mechanical fan systems, which will either
make it artificial ventilation or hybrid ventilation.
16. Some more design recommendations:
• Placing the ridge of a building perpendicular to the summer
winds can maximize wind-induced ventilation.
• Naturally ventilated buildings should be narrow because it is
difficult to distribute air to a very wide building using only
natural ventilation.
• Each space should have two separate openings for air supply
and exhaust. To maximize stack effect, the exhaust should be
higher than the inlet.
• In buildings with attics, ventilation greatly reduces heat transfer
to conditioned rooms below.
19. Natural ventilation in buildings of Rio, Brazil is not by choice, but by requirement. It’s the
design consideration which has to be there in any buildings of the city, which serves to cool
both building and its occupants, leading to increasing energy efficiency by reducing
dependence on air conditioners.
One of the major purposes of natural ventilation is to help us maintain thermal comfort
without making any change in the temperature. Natural ventilation is effective in Rio because
exposure to a light breeze removes heat from the human body by convection and evaporation.
This is suitable if the relative humidity does not exceed 80% and temperature do not cross 35
degree Celsius. Rio has temperature below 35 degree even in the hottest months, so this
technique suits the location too.
They have also implemented indoor plants and back-up air condition units, especially in
public areas if by any chance temperature increases abruptly.
1. Buildings in Rio De Janeiro
21. A double-layered facade cloaks all the way around the PNC building, whose outer windows
automatically opens when they sense that temperature and humidity are at the right level
and air pollution is low. In the interior, vents flop open to let in fresh air. On warm days, a solar
chimney which is heated by sun on the roof, opens up, and draws hot air out of the building.
In winter season, the roof collects heat and send it out of the building through a system of
fans. The double-skin facade traps almost 3feet air between each layer, helping insulate the
building and reduce the need for heating or cooling.
The building is also has automatically operable blinds to let in the sun and block out heat.
92% of the office space receives natural sunlight. Artificial lights don't switch on unless
sensors detect that it's truly dim inside.
2. PNC Bank tower in Pittsburgh
24. The goal of designing this project was to make the
office space sustainable by optimizing all the possible
ways. For natural ventilation, two types of
technologies were used, Double-skin façade and Green
wall.
1. double-skin façade helps escape stale air from
inside and allows fresh air to enter through the
void made between the exterior and interior
glazing. This also acts as shading system.
2. Green wall uses the concept of implementing
plants as air purifier, especially for closed spaces.
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