A growing strategy to reduce the energy consumption of buildings involves a combination of increased air tightness and high levels of insulation. However, an undesirable consequence of this approach is a deterioration of the Indoor Air Quality and accumulation of airborne pollutants, resulting from the reduction in ventilation. The chemical nature and concentration of indoor […]
Relative Humidity
May 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In addition to the energy performance and durability of the building envelope, one of the most significant factors within the indoor environment is the relative humidity of the air (RH), which influences the comfort of occupants and the indoor air quality (IAQ). A steady indoor environment, with a small range of temperature and RH variation […]
