For centuries, natural ventilation (NV) was the smartest technique for conditioning the built
environment. However, in modern design, NV has not been utilised to its full potential …

The significant energy use and increasing requirement for good indoor environment quality
in the built environment have led to a renewed interest in natural ventilation strategies such …

The upper wing wall can be integrated into the windcatcher to prevent direct solar and rain
penetration. The impact of this combination was not considered in previous studies …

This paper presents a detailed parametric analysis of the impact of geometrical
characteristics of wind catchers on their flow features to enhance the effectiveness of cross …

Historically, windows shading systems have been part of sustainable design elements that
minimize solar heat gain while still allowing fresh air to pass through. However, there is a …

This research assesses the effect of outdoor parameters, including solar radiation and
shading and glazing configurations, on indoor thermal comfort and air quality in multi …

Natural ventilation has been used widely in buildings to deliver a healthy and comfortable
indoor environment for occupants. It also reduces the consumption of energy in the built …

Predicting building air change rates is a challenge for designers seeking to deal with natural
ventilation, a more and more popular passive strategy. Among the methods available for this …

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is frequently used to support the design of naturally
ventilated buildings; however, the model accuracy should be thoroughly assessed, ideally …

Windcatchers provide effective low-energy ventilation and summer passive cooling in
temperate climates. However, their use in winter is limited due to significant ventilation heat …