Naturally ventilating UK non-domestic buildings: status and future policy

Increased concern over the adverse environmental impact of energy use has encouraged the design and construction of energy efficient buildings, and many are suited to natural ventilation. In the temperate UK climate, naturally ventilated buildings can provide year round comfort, with good user control, at minimum capital cost and with negligible maintenance. The principle of good ventilation design is to 'build tight - ventilate right'.

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