This paper presented an overview of the tools used to predict ventilation performance in
buildings. The tools reviewed were analytical models, empirical models, small-scale …

Despite significant impacts of natural ventilation on atria, indoor thermal conditions and
decreasing energy usage load, there is lack of knowledge about how various design …

Abstract Knowledge of temperature stratification in indoor environments is important for
occupant thermal comfort and indoor air quality and for the design and evaluation of …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the atrium ceiling on catching sea
breeze, indoor thermal comfort, and natural ventilation in the buildings in coastal areas with …

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is being used in various research fields on the building
environment. Target space of the CFD model is divided into a finite number of grids for …

Cities use a big amount of energy resources and account for over 70% of global carbon
emissions. Form and position of urban blocks not only influence the micro-climate but also …

Natural ventilation is one of the most important design options for green buildings, which
reduces energy use and improves thermal comfort. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) …

Mechanical cooling systems in buildings are the main producers of carbon dioxide
emissions, which have negative impacts on environment and amplify global warming …

Natural ventilation of buildings refers to the replacement of indoor air with outdoor air due to
pressure differences caused by wind and/or buoyancy. It is often expressed in terms of the …

Application of the passive approach as a non-mechanical method is an effective technique
to tackle high energy consumption as well as diminishing the destructive effects of buildings …