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Altomonte, S (2005) CH2 - Lighting and physiology. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 40-46.

Aye, L and Fuller, R (2005) An evaluation of a proposed ventilation system for Melbourne's CH2 building. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 47-57.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Ventilation; CH2; Melbourne; productivity; fresh air
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v5i2.2960
  • Abstract:
    The understanding of ventilation requirements in commercial buildings has been significantly revised in the last 10-15 years. A link between health, productivity and increased fresh air use has been established by some research and this understanding underpins the ventilation philosophy adopted for the CH2 building. The ventilation system design for CH2 that has been evaluated in this paper envisages a mechanically driven system during the day, using the displacement technique to distribute filtered air. All introduced air will be drawn from outside and no recycling of air will occur. Natural ventilation will be employed at night using the stack effect, enhanced by turbine ventilators. This paper critiques the proposed ventilation system in the light of international experience and the particular conditions of the building's location. The evidence suggests that natural ventilation sometimes may be inadequate to achieve the desired objectives. Minimization of indoor pollutants, adequate filtration and high levels of ventilation should, however, ensure satisfactory air quality during occupied hours.

Aye, L and Fuller, R (2005) The proposed heating and cooling system in the CH2 building and its impact on occupant productivity. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 32-39.

Cheung, C (2005) CH2 energy harvesting systems: economic use and efficiency. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 20-31.

City of Melbourne (2005) Preamble to special issue. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 1-7.

Hes, D, Morrison, A and Bates, M (2005) Assessment and selection of materials for Melbourne City Council House 2. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 8-19.

Stewart, P, Robinson, J and Low, S (2005) The business case for sustainable design - the City of Melbourne CH2 project. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 58-70.