On the effect of provision of balconies on natural ventilation and thermal comfort in high-rise residential buildings

摘要: Highlights - The effect of balcony type, depth, ventilation mode, and wind direction on performance was investigated. addition to cross reduces the indoor air velocity. Provision an open single-sided improves performance. Ventilation is mostly affected by prevailing direction. Abstract Natural balconies are two most desirable features a living space in subtropical climates. aim this paper investigate natural thermal comfort residential buildings. To end, in-situ full-scale measurements were carried out for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model validation further analysis. A number parameters such as angle used developing case studies. Once validated, CFD investigation movement inside each study. Combined separate effects defined evaluated using velocity Standard Effective Temperature (SET*) criteria. results indicate that building with can improve In contrast, reduced result when study operated mode. Furthermore, found be more sensitive change compared ventilation. It has also been among investigated parameters, incident affects both modes.