Case study investigation of indoor air quality in mechanically ventilated and naturally ventilated UK social housing

McGill, Gráinne and Oyedele, Lukumon O. and McAllister, Keith (2015) Case study investigation of indoor air quality in mechanically ventilated and naturally ventilated UK social housing. International Journal for Sustainable Built Environment, 4 (1). pp. 58-77. ISSN 2212-6090 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsbe.2015.03.002)

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Abstract

There is a significant lack of indoor air quality research in low energy homes. This study compared the indoor air quality of eight newly built case study homes constructed to similar levels of air-tightness and insulation; with two different ventilation strategies (four homes with Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems/Code level 4 and four homes naturally ventilated/Code level 3). Indoor air quality measurements were conducted over a 24 h period in the living room and main bedroom of each home during the summer and winter seasons. Simultaneous outside measurements and an occupant diary were also employed during the measurement period. Occupant interviews were conducted to gain information on perceived indoor air quality, occupant behaviour and building related illnesses. Knowledge of the MVHR system including ventilation related behaviour was also studied. Results suggest indoor air quality problems in both the mechanically ventilated and naturally ventilated homes, with significant issues identified regarding occupant use in the social homes.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:73239
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    30 June 2015
    Published
    18 March 2015
    Published Online
    4 March 2015
    Accepted
    Subjects:Fine Arts > Architecture
    Department:Faculty of Engineering > Architecture
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:16 Jul 2020 08:39
    Last modified:15 Apr 2024 01:33
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/73239
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