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@article{170904,
        author = {Peter I. Oforji and Emeka J. Mba and Chinemerem M.B. Okeke},
        title = {EFFECTS OF PASSIVE AIRFLOW PATTERN ON INDOOR THERMAL COMFORT OF LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE HOT-HUMID CLIMATE OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3519-3525},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170904},
        abstract = {This study examined the effects of passive airflow patterns on indoor thermal comfort in low-rise residential buildings in the hot-humid climate of Anambra State, Nigeria. The increasing challenges of global climate change and rising energy costs have made passive cooling strategies, such as natural ventilation, a sustainable alternative to mechanical cooling. The research aimed to assess how passive airflow patterns, influenced by window placement, building orientation, and fenestration, impact thermal comfort across different seasons.
A combination of experimental and survey research methods was employed, focusing on three residential layouts in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. Data were collected from selected spaces in four prototype buildings during the dry and rainy seasons, using multi-functional anemometers and Autodesk CFD software for simulation. The study found significant differences in indoor thermal comfort across seasons, with airflow patterns varying in intensity due to climatic conditions, building orientation, and fenestration design.
Natural ventilation can enhance thermal comfort in hot-humid climates, but factors such as building orientation and fenestration design need to be optimized. Improved design strategies for building openings and layouts are recommended to maximize passive airflow and reduce reliance on mechanical cooling systems.},
        keywords = {passive airflow, indoor thermal comfort, climatic variability, low-rise residential buildings, tropical regions, building orientation, architectural design, Nigeria.},
        month = {December},
        }