Sustainable approach for university clinic; a case study of stack effect system

Abstract

In order to keep the indoor climate comfortable without the need of mechanical ventilation, a well designed building will stimulate air movement toward the interior sections. However, in cases where the air is not being circulated correctly or when the external wind speed is low, stack ventilation may be a reliable option. There is a lot of emphasis on the importance of good ventilation in hospitals and other medical centres. The air quality, the amount of air circulating around the clinic, and the effects on the patients are all factors in how efficient the ventilation mode is. Ventilation through openings such as windows and doors occur naturally when an interior pressure difference exists above the exterior pressure. Stack ventilation and wind driven ventilation are the most popular forms of natural ventilation. The fundamental objectives of this research are to (1) describe stack effects, and (2) determine a strategy in adopting stack effects system into clinic design.