Markets Residential Design Methods and Guidelines for Natural Ventilation in California
 

Design Methods and Guidelines for Natural Ventilation in California

 

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Project Number 4.4
Start Year 2003
Markets Segments Residential
Project Type Methodology
Type of Technology HVAC, Commercial
Organization California Energy Commission - PIER program
Project Status In Progress • Development
Investigate the application of state-of-the-art natural ventilation concepts in small commercial buildings in California and to develop design methods for natural ventilation in new and retrofit applications. This project will (1) Develop natural ventilation strategies for cooling load reduction in small commercial buildings in California. (2) Develop natural ventilation design methods, construction techniques, and strategies that address non-energy benefits, such as occupant comfort. (3) Achieve better indoor air quality through the use of natural ventilation to enhance health and safety in buildings.
PM: Chris Scruton