The stack effect or chimney effect is the movement of air into and out of buildings through unsealed openings, chimneys, flue-gas stacks, or other purposefully designed openings or containers, …

Jun 13, 2025 · The Stack Effect is a phenomenon that occurs in buildings where the difference in air pressure between the inside and outside environments causes air to move through the structure. …

Nov 26, 2021 · The stack effect carries airborne particles, like allergens and mold, from the crawl space or basement into the upper living areas. Warm air introduced into the crawl space raises the …

Dec 23, 2019 · Stack effect, also called chimney effect, drives airflow through buildings. Controlling air movement into and through a building can increase energy efficiency and save money.

Like wind, the stack effect can move large volumes of air through a building envelope. In the winter, the warm air in a heated building is lighter (less dense) than the cold air outside the building; that warm …

This review critically investigates the theoretical descriptions of the stack effect and ΔP stack distribution characteristics, assesses its negative impacts, and analyzes the applicability and limitations of …

Stack effect is controlled by two things: the height of the building and the difference between inside and outside temperatures. The greater the temperature difference and the taller the building, the greater …