Volume 13, Issue 1 · IJARST · ISSN 2319-1783 / 2320-1126

Presence and Function of Roof Ventilation in Housing Estates in the Humid Tropics

Presence and Function of Roof Ventilation in Housing Estates in the Humid Tropics is an open-access, peer-reviewed research paper by Jefrey I. Kindangen*1 , Leidy M. Rompas2 , Pierre H. Gosal3 , and Octavianus H. Rogi4, published in Volume 13, Issue 1 of the International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology (IJARST), a UGC-approved journal (Print ISSN 2319-1783, Online ISSN 2320-1126).

Author

Jefrey I. Kindangen*1 , Leidy M. Rompas2 , Pierre H. Gosal3 , and Octavianus H. Rogi4

Abstract

Traditional Indonesian and Dutch colonial buildings often include an attic for ventilation and natural lighting. However, most Manado homes have corrugated zinc roofs and no attic ventilation. Zinc-roofed building roof ventilation and thermal comfort in Griya Paniki Indah, Taman Mapanget Raya, and Kharisma Koka housings are studied. We created two test cells with and without roof ventilation. A vented ceiling cools the test cell by 1.2 °C during the day. Modern, simple homes with unventilated roofs dominate the three residential districts. All responders reported daytime and nighttime discomfort or excessive temperatures. Residents were striving hard to control the room's environment due to these conditions. Air conditioning, fans, windows, and ventilation are used daily. Thus, attic ventilation benefits must be publicised. This improves building and household energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20241307

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Jefrey I. Kindangen*1 , Leidy M. Rompas2 , Pierre H. Gosal3 , and Octavianus H. Rogi4 — “Presence and Function of Roof Ventilation in Housing Estates in the Humid Tropics.” International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology (IJARST), Volume 13, Issue 1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20241307.

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