Abstract
An overview is given of recent developments in the use of a system of inducing natural air supply via the façade in the Netherlands. This is followed by a review of the results of measurements from climate chamber experiments of its inducing ventilation performance and detailed insights gained from related experiments of climate chamber measurements for a school and a hospital. Finally, lessons learned from practical experience gained in a newly built office and two schools are outlined. These studies of different systems of natural air supply via the facade are used to inform a scoping review of options for use in the design of new buildings using such systems in the future. Because turbulence is an important comfort-parameter, having a positive as well as negative influence on comfort and with physical principles that are, in relation to a number of parameters, still unknown, the issue of turbulence within such systems is discussed in more detail.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 215-224 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Architectural Science Review |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- airflow
- draught rate
- induction
- Natural air supply
- thermal comfort
- turbulence