Natural ventilation (NV) is an efficient way of cooling buildings, and its energy saving potentials however depend on many parameters including local hourly weather and climate conditions, types of
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Natural ventilation (NV) is an efficient way of cooling buildings, and its energy saving potentials however depend on many parameters including local hourly weather and climate conditions, types of
Wind pressure and thermal forces are driving forces for pressure difference on the building envelope.
Thermal comfort is an important aspect of the building design and indoor climate control as modern man spends most of the day indoors.
There are several methods for measuring air tightness that may result in different values and sometimes quite different uncertainties.
Mandatory building airtightness testing has come gradually into force in the UK, France, Ireland and Denmark.
Exposures to airborne fine particulate matter with a diameter of <2.5μm (PM2.5) are linked to multiple negative health effects, including cardiovascular and respiratory disease.
Natural ventilation has the potential to provide cooling and fresh air and cut 40% of the total energy consumption of European office buildings.
The harsh Norwegian climate requires buildings designed according to high standards.