Gearóid Carvilla, Joseph Little, Andrew Lundberg
Year:
2024
Languages: English | Pages: 4 pp
Bibliographic info:
44th AIVC - 12th TightVent - 10th venticool Conference – Dublin, Ireland - 9-10 October 2024

Steady state and dynamic simulations tools based on current ISO standards play a crucial role in designing thermal envelopes that are robust and minimise risks of interstitial and surface condensation. These tools can also be used in a forensic way when supplemented by environmental and material data from site to analyse building failure. In this case study issues of mould and surface condensation observed in social housing apartments in a 1930’s building was investigated using ISO standards to show the impact of IWI, changes to ventilation and role of cabinetry in exasperating critical levels of surface temperature in a 1990’s service and fabric upgrade.