Abstract
This article shows the potential of using natural ventilation as a passive method of cooling buildings that are located in cold climate countries using Denmark as a case study. The energy saving potential of natural ventilation is found by performing thermal simulations of a household located in Vejle during cooling season, in the months of June, July and August. The dwelling belongs to a Danish project of passive houses denominated Komfort Husene, where its occupants claim there is no thermal comfort in summer time. The results show that the use of natural ventilation helps to reduce the demand of mechanical ventilation within the dwelling hence there is a potential of energy saving.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of Clima 2013 : the 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th international conference on indoor air quality, ventilation and energy conservation in buildings |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Place of Publication | Prag |
| Publisher | Society of Enrvironmental Engineering |
| Publication date | 2013 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-80-260-4001-9 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | CLIMA 2013: 11th REHVA World Congress & 8th International Conference on IAQVEC - Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 16 Jun 2013 → 19 Jun 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | CLIMA 2013 |
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| Country/Territory | Czech Republic |
| City | Prague |
| Period | 16/06/2013 → 19/06/2013 |
Keywords
- Natural ventilation
- Passive house
- Cold conditions
- Energy saving potential