An enhanced multi-directional windcatcher with baffle-based design for high-performance natural ventilation in net zero energy buildings

Buildings are one of the main causes of energy consumption all over the world. Designing cost-effective, simple methods for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in future zero energy buildings is one of the major contributors to reaching net zero energy goals by 2050. This study focuses on utilizing CFD for designing an advanced wind catcher for enhancing the natural ventilation in low-rise buildings. A circular, baffle-based design with four entrances has been designed according to