The application of natural ventilation strategies in high-rise office buildings is
considered one of the most promising trends to address high energy performance and
enhance the indoor thermal comfort levels in interior office spaces. In this regard,
this study attempts to assess the potential of natural ventilation strategies of a
specific, previously investigated, envelope design of a high-rise office building
located in a temperate climate zone. Different summer natural ventilation approaches
were tested using the building energy simulation program IDA ICE 4.8, evaluating thermal
comfort and energy demand. The findings indicated that considerable energy savings
can be achieved, compared to conventional mechanical ventilation and air conditioning
systems.
