6.2. Types of Ventilation

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define natural ventilation.

   Hint

   Think about how fresh air enters your home.

2. 2.

   What is balanced ventilation?

   Hint

   Consider both fresh air intake and stale air removal.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is a type of mechanical ventilation?

   • Natural Ventilation
   • Exhaust Ventilation
   • Passive Ventilation

   Hint

   Recall which systems use fans.

4. 4.

   True or False: Natural ventilation is limited by climate.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about weather impacts.

5. 5.

   Consider a residential building situated in a coastal area. Discuss how natural ventilation could be maximized in this setting.

   Hint

   Think about the placement and types of openings.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of poor ventilation in a classroom setting on students’ performance and health outcomes.

   Hint

   Consider health effects linked to air quality.