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VENTILATION
Passive ventilation relies typically on using both convective air flows that result
from the tendency of warm air to rise and cool air to sink and taking advantage
of prevailing winds. Air moves naturally due to the buoyancy effect when a
temperature difference exists and less dense air rises. This is called the stack
effect It is ventilation without the assistance of fans or other mechanical air
moving equipment. The size and placement of these openings can be used to
guide air into and through your home.
To encourage cool air flow, you'll need larger windows opening to the breeze and smaller, higher windows on the
walls on the opposite side of the house
ADVANTAGES
Suitable for retro-fit during major
refurbishment
Natural ventilation uses no energy or little
energy therefore reduces building running
costs.
Silent in operation
Low maintenance - periodic cleaning of
grilles and checks of ducting and roof
outlets
DISADVANTAGES
Requires careful design and
installation to work effectively.
Performance dependent on weather.
conditions - but flow can be assisted
by an extract fan.
No heat recovery possible although
performance enhanced by humiditysensitive inlets
ACTIVE VENTILATION
Ventilation systems that use fans to draw fresh outside air into the building,
the systems provide consistent air flow to interior spaces and can be designed
to maximize the indoor environment quality by controlling factors such as air
speed, air quality, temperature , and humidity. A well-insulated, well-designed
home may only need to use active ventilation for rooms where moisture is
generated (bathroom, laundry andkitchen), while passive ventilation will be
sufficient for maintaining air quality through the rest of your home.
Active ventilation may also be needed to get warm air into cooler, damper
areas such as south-facing rooms - for example by heat transfer systems
The
main
principles are:
hybrid
ventilation
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