We are starting design for a residential tower in Zone 1 (Hawaii) that will use natural ventilation and no mechanical air conditioning. I am not the mechanical engineer, but I am generally aware that NV systems pose a challenge to meeting/modelling EAp2 and EAc1. Is it possible to meet the minimum EAp2/EAc1 requirements without air conditioning in Hawaii? Does it require a modeling work-around?

I daresay this topic has been discussed at length, but I was unable to find the same question in the 600 conversation threads brought up by my search.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Katrina