This calculator could be used for:
- Obtaining IEQ points in BESS Credits 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 for SDA/SMP reports
- Assessment of effective natural ventilation for architects
- Energy assessors to find solutions for cost-effective energy compliance using VURB pathway
- Passive Design Assessment
- Thermal comfort assessment
Effective natural ventilation in a building helps reduce the cooling demand, enhances air quality and thermal comfort of the occupants. An effective natural ventilation depends on several design aspects of a house, including opening locations, sizes, room depth, ease of breeze path and building layout. To understand the mechanics of natural ventilation and to help architects and assessors find out the best solutions for their homes, we have developed this calculator on the basis of BESS tool notes.