Seminar 66 -- Stack Effect and Wind Induces Building Pressure Mitigation Strategies in Tall Buildings

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From previous designs and research, we know that outdoor conditions vary with height. Supertall buildings are taller than 300m and Mega Tall buildings are taller than 600m. At these heights, the outside climate can have both a positive and a negative effect on the space conditions within the building. This seminar will investigate the fluctuation of pressure differentials within the building, especially in relation to stair shafts and elevator shafts, over the height of the building.

1. The Impact of Uncontrolled Building Pressure on HVAC Systems Design and Performance of Tall Buildings< /br>Mehdi Jalayerian, P.E., Member, Environmental Systems Design, Inc., Chicago, IL
2. Retrofit of a Tall Building Ventilation System to Address MUA Shortages< /br>Duncan Phillips, Ph.D., P.E., Member, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Guelph, ON, Canada
3. Climate Effects on the Performance of Supertall and Mega Tall Building< /br>Peter Simmonds, Ph.D., Fellow Life Member, Buildings and Systems Analytics LLC, Emneth, CA, United Kingdom