Design of low energy office buildings combining mechanical ventilation for IAQ control and night time ventilation for thermal comfort.

Author(s) : WOUTERS P., DUCARME D., MARTIN S., DEMEESTER J., SCHIETECAT J., SCHOUWENAARS S.

Summary

The design of low-energy buildings requires specific attention to an energy efficient concept for providing good indoor air quality conditions. In this respect, mechanical ventilation shows undeniable advantages: it can be optimally controlled (infrared detection, CO2 control), heat recovery is applicable, outdoor noise and pollution penetration can be minimised. Another crucial challenge in low-energy office buildings is the avoidance or, if impossible, the minimisation of active cooling needs. Nighttime natural ventilation can play an essential part in an overheating prevention strategy. This paper illustrates these concepts through several consulting projects.

Details

Original title: Design of low energy office buildings combining mechanical ventilation for IAQ control and night time ventilation for thermal comfort.
Record ID : 2000-0964
Languages: English
Subject: Environment
Source: Ventilation and cooling. Proceedings of the 18th AIVC Conference.
Publication date: 1997/09/23
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Indexing

Themes: Indoor air quality;
Green buildings
Keywords: Office; Building; Design; Air quality; Energy saving; Air conditioning; Heating