Natural Ventilation in the Urban Environment: Assessment and Design [With CD]

ISBN-13: 9781844071296 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 266 str.

Francis Allard; Cristian Ghiaus

Opis

* Provides building professionals with knowledge, tools and information on the efficient use of natural ventilation in urban buildings
* Key design principles are explained, enabling readers to decide on the best solution for building ventilation, taking into account climate and building context
* Includes free CD-ROM with software for assessing the potential for natural ventilation of a given site by comparison with base sites. The methodologies and tools are tested, self-contained and user friendly


Natural ventilation reduces the energy consumption of a building by minimizing the use of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation. This book focuses on natural ventilation in an urban context.
The basic principle of natural ventilation in urban areas is as follows: for a building located in a given urban environment, find the pressure differences across the building envelope (or the natural ventilation potential) and then optimize the airflow function (or optimally design the openings) in order to obtain the airflow that ensures indoor air quality and comfort with minimum energy consumption.
The book covers assessment of the pressure and temperature distribution around buildings in an urban context and guides the reader toward appropriate solutions for different classes of urban environment and building typology. It is self-contained and will be an essential resource for professionals and students when adopting energy-efficient strategies in building design.

Spis treści

Energy in the Urban Built Environment: The Role of Natural Ventilation * The Role of Ventilation * The Physics of Natural Ventilation * Wind and Temperature in the Urban Environment * Noise Level and Natural Ventilation Potential in Street Canyons * Outdoor-Indoor Pollutant Transfer * Strategies for Natural Ventilation * Specific Devices for Natural Ventilation * The Design of Optimal Openings * Natural Ventilation Potential * Whole Life Costing of Ventilation Options *