Print this page An Introduction to Natural Ventilation for Buildings
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING
3. LANDSCAPING
4. BUILDING FORM
5. BUILDING ENVELOPE AND STRUCTURE
6. AUXILIARY FAN SYSTEMS
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about the effect of topographic features;
- Learn a structured approach to natural ventilation design and analysis;
- Learn how urban winds are affected by dimensions, spacing, homogeneity, orientation and distribution of obstructions;
- Learn how changes in the direction and velocity of airflow are generated;
- Learn about thermal considerations in natural ventilation;
- Learn the reflectance values of various groundcovers;
- Learn how building form influences natural ventilation;
- Learn how to resolve conflicts between thermal and natural ventilation considerations; and
- Learn about the effect of roof overhangs on room ventilation.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil, structural and mechanical engineers, architects and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to the principles of natural ventilation in buildings.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will engineers, architects and others an introduction to the terminology, fundamentals and methodologies for the design of natural ventilation measures in building.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the technology, systems and design practices for natural ventilation of buildings.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Natural Ventilation for Buildings
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Course Summary
This course will give you professional tools that will allow you to move forward in learning how to design for natural ventilation of buildings.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
