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 …

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

Current evidence and recent publications have led to the recognition that aerosol-borne
transmission of COVID-19 is possible in indoor areas such as educational centers. A crucial …

Sleep is essential for our health and well-being. Some research suggests that air quality
influences sleep quality in bedrooms, but the evidence is limited. Research, until now, has …

Although many COVID-19 patients isolate and recover at home, the dispersal of SARS-CoV-
2 onto surfaces and dust within the home environment remains poorly understood. To …

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has highlighted the need to ensure good indoor air
quality. Public buildings (educational buildings in particular) have come under the spotlight …

Building heat demand is responsible for a significant share of the total global final energy
consumption. Building stock models with a high spatio-temporal resolution are a powerful …

This is the first study in Egypt aims to characterize the indoor air quality (IAQ) in the
residential environments to assess the elders' daily exposure to indoor air pollutants …

Natural ventilation systems, taking advantage of natural driving forces, help to reconcile
energy efficient buildings with a good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Its efficiency depends on …

The energy retrofit of existing buildings is a key strategy to reduce the energy costs of the
building sector. Amongst the retrofit solutions, the adoption of mechanical ventilation …