Sustainable Multi-Unit Residential Buildings With Ventilation

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Ventilation in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) is typically provided by a pressurized corridor system (Figure 1). This method uses a common make-up air unit to provide air to the corridors of each floor and create a positively pressurized space. The intent of the design is for the air from the corridors to pass through the suites to the exterior driven by this pressure difference and ...

Optimizing indoor air quality and energy efficiency in multifamily ...

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This research focuses on enhancing natural ventilation in multifamily residential buildings to improve air quality and minimize reliance on mechanical ventilation , thereby reducing energy consumption. The study pioneers the integration of passive pipe systems within structural floor slabs and building envelopes, aiming to overcome the inherent challenges of indoor environmental quality (IEQ ...

This study explores the knowledge gaps on how to reduce overall carbon emissions by maximizing energy efficiency gains and minimizing embodied carbon for multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs).