The use of open-source CFD has been growing in both industry and academia.
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The use of open-source CFD has been growing in both industry and academia.
Urban warming, commonly referred to as the ‘Urban Heat Island’ phenomenon (UHI), is a well-established effect that affects cities all over the world.
Most natural ventilation (NV) systems used in non-residential buildings are single sided (SS).
There are three common methods used to analyse Indoor Air Quality in buildings: in-site measurements, laboratory measurements, or the simulation of indoor spaces using a validated computational mod
The adverse effect of various indoor pollutants on occupants’ health have been recognized.
In recent years, concerns about global warming and greenhouse gas emissions have motivated designers to reduce building energy consumption through the implementation of passive solutions without co
New buildings have to satisfy stricter standards regarding energy efficiency and consumption. This results in higher insulation levels and lower air leakages that reduce heating demands.
In the present paper the impact of natural cross-ventilation on thermal comfort levels in sustainable residential buildings is evaluated.