Review and comparison of HVAC operation guidelines in different countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
Various organizations and societies around the globe have issued guidelines in response to
the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and virus (SARS-CoV-2). In this paper, heating …
the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and virus (SARS-CoV-2). In this paper, heating …
Measuring the right factors: A review of variables and models for thermal comfort and indoor air quality
The indoor environment directly affects health and comfort as humans spend most of the day
indoors. However, improperly controlled ventilation systems can expend unnecessary …
indoors. However, improperly controlled ventilation systems can expend unnecessary …
Health, work performance, and risk of infection in office-like environments: The role of indoor temperature, air humidity, and ventilation
P Wolkoff, K Azuma, P Carrer - International Journal of Hygiene and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Epidemiological and experimental studies have revealed the effects of the room
temperature, indoor air humidity, and ventilation on human health, work and cognitive …
temperature, indoor air humidity, and ventilation on human health, work and cognitive …
[HTML][HTML] Ten questions concerning well-being in the built environment
Well-being in the built environment is a topic that features frequently in building standards
and certification schemes, in scholarly articles and in the general press. However, despite …
and certification schemes, in scholarly articles and in the general press. However, despite …
Ventilation strategies and design impacts on indoor airborne transmission: A review
The COVID-19 outbreak has brought the indoor airborne transmission issue to the forefront.
Although ventilation systems provide clean air and dilute indoor contaminated air, there is …
Although ventilation systems provide clean air and dilute indoor contaminated air, there is …
Towards sustainable, energy-efficient and healthy ventilation strategies in buildings: A review
Energy demand has been increasing worldwide and the building sector represents a large
percentage of global energy consumption. Therefore, promoting energy efficiency in …
percentage of global energy consumption. Therefore, promoting energy efficiency in …
[HTML][HTML] Ten questions concerning green buildings and indoor air quality
This paper investigates the concern that green buildings may promote energy efficiency and
other aspects of sustainability, but not necessarily the health and well-being of occupants …
other aspects of sustainability, but not necessarily the health and well-being of occupants …
Review and Extension of CO2-Based Methods to Determine Ventilation Rates with Application to School Classrooms
S Batterman - International journal of environmental research and …, 2017 - mdpi.com
The ventilation rate (VR) is a key parameter affecting indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and
the energy consumption of buildings. This paper reviews the use of CO2 as a “natural” tracer …
the energy consumption of buildings. This paper reviews the use of CO2 as a “natural” tracer …
Volatile organic compound emissions from humans indoors
Research on the sources of indoor airborne chemicals has traditionally focused on outdoor
air, building materials, furnishings, and activities such as smoking, cooking, and cleaning …
air, building materials, furnishings, and activities such as smoking, cooking, and cleaning …
[HTML][HTML] Indoor environmental quality related risk factors with energy-efficient retrofitting of housing: A literature review
There are indications that energy-retrofitted buildings can create risks for indoor
environmental quality (IEQ) and therefore for health and comfort of occupants. A review was …
environmental quality (IEQ) and therefore for health and comfort of occupants. A review was …