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The document is divided into five sections

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The V E N T I N G section introduces basic concepts and explains how cross and stack ventilation function. It addresses questions such as: What is natural ventilation? Why should buildings be naturally ventilated?

The B E N E F I T S section highlights some of the advantages of natural ventilation and addresses questions such as: Can the size and first cost of the mechanical system be reduced by using natural ventilation? Are people more or less productive in naturally ventilated buildings?

The F E A S I B I L I T Y section discusses when and where natural ventilation can be effectively used in the Northwest and answers questions such as: How can cool night temperatures be used to offset hot day temperatures? How does a building’s occupant use schedule affect the feasibility of natural ventilation cooling?

The T O O L S section covers analysis, design, and evaluation. Questions in this section include: What site organization strategies place buildings to maximize their potential for ventilation? What strategies are available to augment natural ventilation with mechanical ventilation?

The B A R R I E R S section outlines some circumstances that make natural ventilation difficult to use and addresses questions such as: Aren’t naturally ventilated buildings more expensive? Won’t undesirable outside conditions like high temperature, pollen-laden air, or noise reduce the productivity of building occupants?

Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory, University of Oregon;

updated 7/1/04