THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURAL VENTILATION FOR THE CLIMATE OF DWELLING HOUSES

Abstract

Natural ventilation is constantly present in buildings but it is difficult to measure. Prefabricated buildings play an important part in the study of natural ventilation, as they constitute approximately 15% of Hungary´s total stock of buildings. Consequently, if we can find a solution for their economical operation, for instance by controlling the heat lost through natural ventilation, we will take an important step towards substantial savings for the national economy as well. We can do more than apply new materials and use modern technology. We have to study the effect of the limitation of filtration, and the probability of the appearance of moulding. (The train of thought outlined in the article is part of my future PhD. thesis being prepared with the help of Dr. Széll, Mária, my supervisor at the department.)