Study on the Optimum Roof Type with 30° Roof Angle to Enhance Natural Ventilation and Air Circulation of a Passive Design

• Main Authors: Ibrahim, Siti Halipah, Roslan, Qairuniza, Affandi, Rohaida, Razali, Abdul Wafi, Samat, Yon Syafni, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IJTech 2018
• Subjects: QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/25410/1/IJT%208%202018%201692%201701.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/25410/; http://doi.org/10.14716/ijtech.v9i8.2759

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 withou...