Cross ventilation

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.

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

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

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.

House is composed of a long courtyard that runs through the height of the house, brings natural light and cross ventilation inside. The design concept is conceived from the idea of common areas directly opening towards the courtyard that serves as a focal point

Dipen Gada & Associates, MS Design Studio and A+T Associates play with the versatility of concrete in these abodes