LoginIndoor aerosol particulate matter (PM) concentrations were measured gravimetrically in 36 carpeted bedrooms of asthmatic children. Particulate concentration was higher indoors than outdoors.
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CFD calculations and laboratory measurements in a full-scale model were carried out to assess the performance of a full transparent second skin façade intended to equip an office building, composed of very low solar energy transmittance glass, and
Results are shown on how to use the thermal mass of buildings envelope to ameliorate diurnal temperature swings in hot dry regions.
This paper presents 3 full-scale test rooms in a series of 14 built in Italy, with different types of façades.
Numerical modeling and on site measurements were applied to the ventilated double-skin glazed façade of the Moravian Library building in Brno (Czech Republic) to determine the air temperatures and velocities into the façade.
An energy audit calculation procedure has been developed for existing buildings. It allows to estimate which measures have to be taken to improve the thermal performance of building envelope.
Performance of solar systems used to preheat ventilation air was investigated through long-term (several years) measurements on three buildings in Czech Republic. Buildings and results are described.
Photovoltaic/thermal hybrid solar collectors (producing electricity and warm air) were simulated with TRNSYS software when used together with a heat pump and an auxiliary gas boiler in a complete system to produce space heating and domestic hot wa
Practical application on two buildings (a movie theater and an office building) of the Indoor Air Quality Procedure described in ASHRAE Standard 62 is demonstrated.
A Norwegian research project in under progress to develop a new concept for control of air movements in protection isolates, operating theatres and other risk areas in hospitals.
Four relocatable classrooms were designed, constructed and tested in Californian schools to demonstrate technologies that improve energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
Indoor environmental measurements (temperature, CO2, formaldehyde, TVOC) were operated in 28 classrooms in Warsaw (Poland). The classrooms were equipped with natural ventilation systems. Air change rates were calculated from CO2 concentrations.
Physico-chemical and microbiological measurements (temperature, humidity, CO2, CO, VOC, bacteria and fungi) were performed on indoor air of three schools near Paris (France). Results of measurements are given and analysed.
The relationship between outside air ventilation rate and indoor VOC concentrations was studied through measurements in an office building (the call center of a health maintenance organization - 4600 m2 - 290 persons).
Perceived air quality and sensory pollution loads were measured in 6 office buildings in Denmark with a panel of 43 subjets on a normal weekday and on a weekend. Results are presented and discussed.
30 human subjects were exposed to simulated office conditions to study perceived air quality and sick building symptoms. The sensory pollution load of personal computers was found to be 3 olf each.
This study investigated if low air temperature, which is known to improve the perception of air quality, also can reduce the intensity of some SBS symptoms.
A simple method was used to assess odor intensity in indoor environments by a trained panel. Reliable results were obtained.
Three offices ventilated with charcoal filtered outdoor air were investigated with different air change rates, ozone level and limonene, using the perception of a sensory panel.
The aim of a study is to determine if on site, in a call-centre of 4600 m2, a correlation can be found between ventilation rate and performance of worker.