Modeling the IAQ impact of HHl interventions in inner-city housing

Emmerich SJ, Howard-Reed C.
Year:
2005
Bibliographic info:
Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate - 4-9 September 2005, Beijing, China. - 5p -

In order to evaluate the impact of potential interventions on indoor contaminant concentrations and occupant exposures, a simulation study was conducted using the multi-zone IAQ model CONTAM.This paper describes the building model and eight interventions : upgrading gas stove, operation of gas oven to heat home, removal of unvented space heater, enhanced particle air cleaner, installation of air-conditioner, kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans, mechanical whole-house ventilation, tightening the envelope.

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