Natural ventilation plays a significant role in architectural design because it affects the building's energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and indoor air quality. Architects and planners should carefully consider the orientation, shape, and size of a building to maximize natural ventilation.
For example, the placement of windows, doors, and openings should be designed to allow for cross-ventilation to flow through the building. The use of a double façade or stack effect can also help to provide natural ventilation. The shape of the building can also impact natural ventilation; narrow buildings can provide better ventilation than wide buildings, while tall buildings can use stack effect to drive air through the building.
In addition to energy efficiency, natural ventilation can also enhance occupant comfort by regulating temperature, humidity, and freshness of air, reducing the need for artificial air conditioning. Architectural design can leverage natural ventilation to create comfortable and healthy indoor environments.
Overall, natural ventilation is crucial in contemporary building design as it reduces the environmental impact, reduces energy consumption, and promotes a comfortable and healthy living environment.
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