What is passive ventilation?
Passive ventilation, sometimes called natural ventilation, takes advantage of natural forces, like wind and thermal buoyancy to circulate air to and from an indoor space. These ventilation systems help keep the internal air cool, bring in fresh, clear air, and push out stale interior air. Passive ventilation is typically achieved by including operable windows and vents in a design.
Benefits of passive ventilation:
- REDUCE COST: Using passive ventilation reduces the need for the use of mechanical cooling systems, like air conditioning, which also reduces the overall cost required to operate a building.
- LOW MAINTENANCE: Because passive ventilation does not involve any mechanical equipment, there is less maintenance required.
- REDUCE EMISSIONS: Reducing the use of mechanical cooling reduces the amount of emissions that are released.
- HEALTHIER: Passive ventilation helps clean the air that is flowing throughout a building.
