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Daylighting - The use of natural light to
supplement or replace artificial lighting.
Displacement Ventilation - A method of space
conditioning where conditioned air is supplied at or near the floor. Since
the air is supplied at very low velocities, a cool layer of air collects
in the occupied zone resulting in comfortable conditions for the occupants.
Buoyant forces remove heat generated by occupants and equipment, as well
as odors and pollutants, all of which stratify under the ceiling and are
extracted from the space by return or exhaust fans. Displacement ventilation
systems were originally used in industrial facilities and subsequently in
office buildings, auditoria, performing arts centers and spaces with large
interior volumes. These systems are effective in improving indoor air quality
as well as providing energy savings when compared to a conventional fully
mixed system.
