Ventilated Slab Cooling System and Energy Efficiency in Buildings

This article discusses the need for energy efficiency in the building sector and how the design of the building can play a role in achieving this. It focuses on the ventilated slab cooling system, its design criteria, construction methodology, and the use of phase-changing materials. The article also highlights the importance of coupling the ventilation potential of the piping system and the hollow core slab to improve thermal comfort within the room or any other enclosed space.