Study On The Optimum Roof Type With 30° Roof Angle To Enhance Natural Ventilation And Air Circulation Of A Passive Design

• Main Authors: Siti Halipah, Ibrahim, Qairuniza, Roslan, Rohaida, Affandi, Abdul Wafi, Razali, Yon Syafni, Samat, Mohd Nasrun, Mohd Nawi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IJTech is published by Universitas Indonesia 2018
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/23089/1/STUDY%20ON%20THE%20OPTIMUM%20ROOF%20TYPE%20WITH%2030%C2%B0%20ROOF%20ANGLE%20TO%20ENHANCE%20NATURAL%20VENTILATION%20AND%20AIR%20CIRCULATION%20OF%20A%20PASSIVE%20DESIGN%20%20%20-%20Copy.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/23089/; http://www.ijtech.eng.ui.ac.id/old/index.php/journal

One of the major problems in modern housing design is overheating. Occupants suffer higher indoor temperatures due to a lack of natural ventilation. This issue arises because of poor passive design. A good passive design promotes natural ventilation and provides better indoor air temperatures witho...