A Natural Ventilation Alternative to the Passivhaus Standard for a Mild Maritime Climate

This study examines the need in mild maritime climates, such as the southern areas of the UK, for mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) as required by the German Passivhaus standard. It considers the comfort, air quality and energy impacts of MVHR versus natural ventilation and reviews th...

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Main Author: Paola Sassi
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Buildings
Subjects:
passivhaus
mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
natural ventilation
energy efficiency
sustainability
thermal comfort
air quality
zero carbon buildings
energy modeling
energy retrofit
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/3/1/61
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