Abstract: Journal of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Abstract:
Highrise buildings’ efficiency in the Mediterranean region has various challenges related to energy consumption and climate for the comfort of the users. My article will be exploring the strategies and solutions of natural ventilation for sustainable energy use. Passive cooling strategies such as natural ventilation is important in this region as cooling loads can be high. The climate in the Mediterranean is hot and dry in the hotter seasons while it is cool and wet in the colder seasons. Natural ventilation would be ideal for any structure in this region. Effective strategies are needed to improve indoor air quality and reduce dependence on mechanical systems like Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. This will result in the reduction of running costs and energy sustainability towards the net zero goal. To achieve these, it is best solved from the design stage and operational decisions for optimal natural ventilation through building orientation, shading devices, façade design, and use of smart control technologies.