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Ventilation is a critical factor in determining the environmental performance of buildings, from energy use to the health and comfort of the occupants. Natural ventilation schemes allow air movement through buildings without the need for high-energy fans to drive the flow. It is often enhanced by pre-cooling or pre-heating the air, and in some cases it may supplement a mechanical ventilation system to form a hybrid ventilation scheme.

This seminar introduces delegates to the principles and practice of natural ventilation using state of the art laboratory and computer modelling techniques, and monitored case studies. It also gives delegates the opportunity to apply the ideas presented in a series of case studies.

The aims of the seminar are to:

• bring together architects and engineers interested in using design concepts for low energy loads for buildings
• introduce the concepts of natural ventilation in buildings and the challenges of its implementation
• provide a forum for current design problems to be discussed
• introduce new techniques available for the design of low energy buildings to comply with Building Regulations Parts L and F.

Speakers:

Professor Andrew Woods, BP Institute|, University of Cambridge who has extensive experience in the modelling of air flow through buildings and has published numerous articles on the fundamentals of natural ventilation.

Dr Shaun Fitzgerald, BP Institute|, University of Cambridge, an engineer, who has undertaken fundamental research in natural ventilation and worked on low energy buildings providing consulting design services for clients ranging from FTSE100 firms to small architectural practices.