The accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has been recognized as one
of the primary factors attributed to global warming. Various strategies have been proposed to …

In the developed world, individuals spend most of their time indoors. Poor Indoor Air Quality
(IAQ) has a wide range of effects on human health. The burden of disease associated with …

The indoor environment directly affects health and comfort as humans spend most of the day
indoors. However, improperly controlled ventilation systems can expend unnecessary …

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects on humans of exposure to carbon
dioxide (CO 2) and bioeffluents. In three of the five exposures, the outdoor air supply rate …

Energy consumption in buildings is influenced by several factors related to the building
properties and the building controls, some of them highly connected to the behaviour of their …

To better address energy and indoor air quality issues, ventilation needs to become smarter.
A key smart ventilation concept is to use controls to ventilate more at times it provides either …

Thermal environment in bedrooms is still a largely neglected topic in thermal comfort
research, although a thermal comfortable environment is important for sleep maintenance …

The effects of bedroom air quality on sleep and next‐day performance were examined in two
field‐intervention experiments in single‐occupancy student dormitory rooms. The occupants …

Adequate ventilation is essential for the health and comfort of building occupants. This
review examines, first of all, why residential ventilation is an issue of concern in Europe and …

Air‐change rate is an important parameter influencing residential air quality. This article
critically assesses the state of knowledge regarding residential air‐change rates …