Complaints about air conditioning: the causes of problems in air conditioned and mechanically ventilated buildings. Klimabeschwerden: die Ursachen fur die Beschwerden in klimatisierten und mechanisch belufteten Gebauden.

Notes increasing complaints in Germany with the use of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems, despite them creating an indoor climate meeting the stipulations of German standard DIN 1946. The complaints are mainly of draughts, dry air, stale air and variable temperatures. Attributes most causes of complaint to the systems of air supply. Examines the drawbacks of various types of air supply system - dilution ventilation, window ventilation, displacement ventilation. Notes how most of these negative effects can be overcome by the use of ventilation with supply and exhaust air flows are completely separated. Cites application examples.