This diagram depicts how an atrium can utilize both cross ventilation and the stack effect on a multi-story building by allowing cross ventilation to occur at the lower levels and allowing the rising hot air to escape through gaps in the ceiling, This diagram is easy to understand and read by following the arrows to understand how the air will circulate through the space.

Ventilation is derived from the Latin word "ventus," which means “the movement of air”. It refers to the process of continuously providing...

Cross ventilation establishes a flow of cooler outdoor air through a space. The flow carries heat out of a building creating better circulation. Under appropriate climatic conditions, cross ventila…

Cross ventilation - Designing Buildings - Share your construction industry knowledge. Ventilation is necessary in buildings to remove ‘stale’ air and replace it with ‘fresh’ air:

Image 9 of 12 from gallery of Cross Ventilation, the Chimney Effect and Other Concepts of Natural Ventilation. Photograph by Matheus Pereira

Wind ventilation, also known as cross ventilation, is a simple and effective way to take advantage of the wind to keep your home cool and regulate air quality.

The Porch House by Lake|Flato Architects presents a unique way of thinking, designing and building a residential house. Based on a library of pre-designed,