Almost all the spaces in our building is mechanically ventilated, except the entrance lobby which receives outside air through revolving doors. The revolving door opening area and the 8 m. rule are all sufficient for IEQp1, however, we find it difficult to present evidence for IEQc2. The credit requires that the flow diagram from Figure 2.8 is used to determine "natural ventilation is an effective strategy for the project." We are not using natural ventilation for the whole project, but only for 100 m2 out of 7800 m2.
Also, airflow analysis is required in Option 2 of this credit. We are considering to present calculations showing that the revolving door provides a large enough volume of air to satisfy requirements. Would this be sufficient?
Anybody with similar experiences?
Thank you.
David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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March 11, 2011 - 1:03 pm
I'm not sure a revolving door would be accepted as an opening for natural ventilation, if we're thinking of the same kind of door. Revolving doors are often used to minimize air exchange between the inside and outside, such as in a cold or windy climate, or a hot climate with air conditioning. I've seen manufacturer's brochures that shows the infiltration rate through a revolving door can be less than 10% of the infiltration through a typical swinging door. Do you have a different situation here?
Udana Ratnayake
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April 8, 2011 - 3:48 am
will it be possible to justify credit compliance by using a thermal ventilator. to my understanding use of a thermal ventilator comes under natural ventilation strategies. is there a specific wording in Ashrae or LEED that refers to thermal ventilators?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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April 23, 2011 - 8:58 pm
Udana, what do you mean by a "thermal ventilator"? I am not familiar with this term.