Stack effect

Nowadays we are very dependent on air conditioning as a source of creating comfortable cooler temperature inside the buildings. But consuming high amounts of energy and wasting a big part of it jus…

Understanding the movement of air through a house can increase the comfort, energy efficiency, and healthfulness of your home.

The stack effect describes the passive movement of air through a building resulting from differences in vertical pressure developed by thermal buoyancy. When air inside a building is warmer than th…

This diagram depicts how an atrium can utilize both cross ventilation and the stack effect on a multi-story building by allowing cross ventilation to occur at the lower levels and allowing the rising hot air to escape through gaps in the ceiling, This diagram is easy to understand and read by following the arrows to understand how the air will circulate through the space.

Nestled along Lake Michigan in Door County Wisconsin, Pavilion House articulates its program in three interconnected pavilions to REST, LIVE, and PLAY. Each pavilion is punctuated by a de-centered oculus, which migrates its position for the most optimal spatial location, tipping the roof as necessary. Each oculus provides primary illumination for the pavilions, balancing the light source from the window wall and creating a stack effect for improved natural ventilation.

A single panel glass bypassing stacked surface mounted sliding door is a type of door that consists of a single glass panel that slides horizontally in front of and behind other fixed glass panels. When fully open, the sliding panel is stacked on top of the fixed panels, creating a stacked effect. Bypassing Stacked Glass (1 Panel) Surface Mounted Doors are available in a range of sizes based on the door opening. Typical door panel widths for surface mounted sliding doors are between 36”-52”…

A flush bypassing surface mounted sliding door is a type of door that consists of two or more door panels that slide horizontally in front of and behind each other, with each panel overlapping the previous panel. When the door is fully open, the panels are arranged side by side. Bypassing Flush Surface Mounted Doors are available in a range of sizes based on the door opening. Typical door panel widths for surface mounted sliding doors are between 36”-52” (.91-1.32 m), with common heights of…

During the summer, when indoor air is cooled, the stack effect occurs in reverse. The outdoor temperature is often warmer than the indoor temperature, so the top floors of the house will have a lower air pressure relative to the outdoors. This creates air infiltration higher in the house as air moves from high pressure to low pressure and causes exfiltration on the lower floors. Learn more about the stack effect in this article.

Whoever wanders around Saigon, a chaotic city with the highest density of population in the world, can easily find flower-pots crampped and displayed...

Image 32 of 34 from gallery of Stacking House / Hsuyuan Kuo Architect & Associates. Diagram 1