Improving the Indoor Air Quality of Office Buildings in the Post-Pandemic Era—Impact on Energy Consumption and Costs

D D'Agostino, F Minelli, F Minichiello, M Musella - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, ventilation in buildings was not always given its due
importance. The World Health Organization has highlighted the important role of air …

Numerical performance of CO2 accumulation and droplet dispersion from a cough inside a hospital lift under different ventilation strategies

SA Chillón, U Fernandez-Gamiz, E Zulueta… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The impact of mechanical ventilation on airborne diseases is not completely known. The
recent pandemic of COVID-19 clearly showed that additional investigations are necessary …

A New Tailored Approach to Calculate the Optimal Number of Outdoor Air Changes in School Building HVAC Systems in the Post-COVID-19 Era

D D'Agostino, M Di Mascolo, F Minelli, F Minichiello - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Air conditioning systems can play a positive or negative role in the spread of COVID-19
infection. The importance of sufficient outdoor air changes in buildings was highlighted by …