The influence of the size of the exit opening on the ventilation potential of multifamily buildisngs in a city in the bioclimatic zone 8

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v19i1.2078

Keywords:

Multifamily building, Natural ventilation, Natural ventilation potential, Thermal comfort, Computer fluid dynamics

Abstract

Natural ventilation is important to renew the air in the environments, cool the building and provide thermal comfort and energy efficiency. Its performance is related to the configuration of building openings, but few studies address the ventilation potential provided by exit openings. This research investigated the ventilation potential of multifamily residential buildings, varying the size of the air outlet openings in Maceió, using computational simulation. The results showed that the ventilation potential was satisfactory in most cases. Regarding environmental comfort sensation, mid-section-based vents performed better.

Author Biographies

Alexandre Sacramento, Federal University of Alagoas

Doctor student in Architecture and Urbanism at Federal University of Alagoas. Assistent Professor at Federal University of Alagoas (Maceió - Al, Brazil)

Isabela Tibúrcio, Federal University of Alagoas

Doctor in Architecture and Urbanism at Federal University of Alagoas. Adjunct Professor at Federal University of Alagoas (Maceió - Al, Brazil)

Leonardo Bittencourt, Federal University of Alagoas

Doctor in Environment and Energy Studies by Architectural Association Graduate School. Voluntary Professor at Federal University of Alagoas (Maceió - Al, Brazil)

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Published

2022-11-07

How to Cite

SACRAMENTO, Alexandre; TIBÚRCIO, Isabela; BITTENCOURT, Leonardo. The influence of the size of the exit opening on the ventilation potential of multifamily buildisngs in a city in the bioclimatic zone 8. In: NATIONAL MEETING OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY, 19., 2022. Anais [...]. Porto Alegre: ANTAC, 2022. p. 1–12. DOI: 10.46421/entac.v19i1.2078. Disponível em: https://eventos.antac.org.br/index.php/entac/article/view/2078. Acesso em: 22 jul. 2024.

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(Inativa) Conforto Ambiental e Eficiência Energética

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