natural ventilation
CEFR: B2
The architectural practice of using natural wind forces and thermal stack buoyancy to circulate fresh air without motorized chillers.
Synonyms
- passive airflow
- natural air circulation
Common Collocations
- rely on natural ventilation
- principles of natural ventilation
- natural ventilation systems
Example Sentence
Victorian hospitals relied on natural ventilation and high ceilings to purge airborne pathogens and prevent ward fevers.