The Influence of Building Airtightness on Airflow in Stairwells

Airflow into stairwells due to stack effect is a concern affecting fire safety, energy performance, and indoor air quality. Stack effect in tall buildings can create significant pressure differentials in vertical shafts when differences in outdoor and indoor temperature exist. The pressure different...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Philip Mckeen, Zaiyi Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/9/10/208