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Ventilation Problems in Heritage Buildings
Building services
What is ventilation
?
Proportion of air in enclosed space continuously replaced
by fresh air
Maintenance of air purity
Ventilation
Natural VentilationFlow of external air to an indoor space due to the
difference between the internal and external air pressures Depends on wind and
air pressure / stack effect
Natural Ventilation1. Wind and air effect-windows and doors are
the mostly used2. Stack effect-hot air move upwards and outer
air enters building
Heritage Building
Installation process
Installation process
Installation process
Installation process
Natural ventilation
Natural ventilation Suitable for rural areas
The forbidden city
History
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Possible problems
Possible problems
Recommendations
Effective area of multiple openings
Waterproof vents
Through this report we learned that due to lack of technology , natural ventilation has been used in heritage buildings.
Till recent decade, natural ventilation has proved to be a good way to prevent Sick Building syndrome by creating a comfortable environment.
However due to global warming problems that we are currency facing everywhere in the world, the efficiency of ventilation system must be increased in buildings.
After lots of research and studies, mechanical ventilation has been approved as a potential solution.
Conclusion
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