September 5, 2025BuildingsOpen Access

Study on the Summer Ventilation Mechanism of Traditional Dwellings in China’s Hot Summer and Cold Winter Region: A Case Study of Rucheng Dwellings in Hunan

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This case study reveals how ventilation efficiency is influenced by wind angle and design in Rucheng, Hunan.

Effective natural ventilation can be achieved even when village layouts are misaligned with prevailing winds.
A wind incidence angle of 30–45° optimizes air inflow, enhancing passive cooling in traditional dwellings.
Adaptive strategies like using topography and designing narrow lanes significantly improve airflow.
Valuable insights for the ecological design of rural settlements emerge from this study's findings.

Yang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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