[Equest-users] natural ventilation scenario and LEED

[Joe Huang]

Christian,

I'm still unclear what is the conundrum.  Is it that LEED modeling rules only specify 
operable natural ventilation, or that you're unclear how to model fixed, i.e., 
uncontrolled,  natural ventilation?

Joe

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On 11/21/2013 4:58 PM, Christian Stalberg wrote:
>
> I’m getting no responses on the bldg-sim list so am trying here too.
>
> I have a factory/warehouse that is using natural ventilation for cooling. What is 
> unusual is that the openings are fixed openings.
>
> At first glance it seems that it would not even qualify as an enclosed space and 
> therefore would not be eligible for energy modeling for LEED. The project is registered 
> at USGBC however, of course I realize that may mean nothing.
>
> If this project could be eligible for LEED certification, I am trying to come up with an 
> approach and all I can think of is pretending the openings are operable and then 
> following the guidelines as outlined in the Advanced Energy Modeling for LEED handbook.
>
> I would appreciate any guidance anyone can offer on this seeming conundrum!
>
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