Stratum Ventilation—Low-Carbon Way to Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality

This chapter provides an overview of stratum ventilation as a low-carbon way to thermal comfort and indoor air quality. The background that leads to the development of the concept of stratum ventilation is first introduced. It is uncovered that stratum ventilation effectively provides thermal comfort in warm environments, and potential contributing factors to this phenomenon are investigated. By directly delivering air to the breathing zone, stratum ventilation significantly improves indoor air quality. Moreover, the implementation of stratum ventilation allows for substantial energy savings. Nine factors that play a role in achieving these energy savings are identified. Transient processes associated with stratum ventilation are explored, yielding valuable insights. The design guidelines pertaining to this specific topic are finally presented.