6.7.4 Summarize ways to encourage natural ventilation into passive solar design

  • Natural ventilation must be managed carefully so as not to adversely affect the temperature, humidity and comfort of the interior
  • Orientation of opening windows to maximize typical wind direction for location
  • Strategic windbreak and shading for cooling
  • building design to encourage air flow
    • narrow or articulated buildings
    • clerestory and transom windows
    • operable windows
    • vented skylights
    • ridge vents
    • attic vents
  • Large thermal mass can be used to condition the incoming air either for cooling or heating