LoginThis paper presents an analysis of the resilience to climate change of a direct adiabatic cooling system integrated within an industrial building.
44th AIVC - 12th TightVent - 10th venticool Conference - Dublin, Ireland - 9-10 October 2024
The 44th AIVC Conference "Retrofitting the Building Stock: Challenges and Opportunities for Indoor Environmental Quality", was held in Dublin, Ireland on 9-10 October 2024. Contains 127 papers and/or summaries.
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Direct adiabatic cooling systems – Resilience to climate change for industrial building applications in a Mediterranean climate | 2024 | English | 10 pp
Experimental assessment of a resilient air-cooling system under extreme heat events in southern European climate conditions | 2024 | English | 10 pp
The global rise in average outdoor air temperatures has led to a significant increase in the demand for cooling energy in recent years.
Particle concentration and indoor air quality in naturally ventilated patient rooms-A field study in a hospital building in Bucharest, Romania | 2024 | English | 10 pp
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant emphasis on improving indoor air quality (IAQ), particularly within hospital buildings.
A Longitudinal Study to Assess Indoor Environmental Quality in Airtight Energy-Efficient Naturally Ventilated Dwellings | 2024 | English | 3 pp
The global demand to improve the energy performance of buildings has led to greater air tightness and uncertainty in the ability of natural ventilation to maintain adequate indoor environmental quality.
Design and performance verification methods for naturally ventilated buildings from the experience of ABC 21 EU Project | 2024 | English | 18 pp
The research exposes a critical feedback loop: the building sector's high energy consumption and emissions contribute significantly to climate change. Warming temperatures, in turn, lead to increased reliance on energy-intensiv
Assessment of thermal environment and thermal comfort in air traffic control towers | 2024 | English | 10 pp
Ensuring thermal comfort in air traffic control towers (ATCTs) is paramount, given the exacting demands of air traffic control, which require heightened levels of concentration and vigilance.
On the estimate and reduction of the zero-flow pressure estimation uncertainty in fan pressurization measurement | 2024 | English | 12 pp
Building airtightness is of foremost importance because of its impact on global energy consumption, but also on occupant’s comfort, dimensioning of ventilation systems, hygrothermal behaviour, fire safety, etc.
A novel method for the characterization of infiltration airflow using infrared thermography | 2024 | English | 7 pp
Controlling air infiltration is crucial to ensure thermal comfort, optimal performance of ventilation systems, and the overall energy efficiency of buildings.
Review and analysis of existing diagnostic methods for characterizing air transfers in existing homes | 2024 | English | 10 pp
Buildings energy renovation is a major priority in most European countries in order to achieve a fully decarbonized building stock by 2050.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, e.g., air handling units (AHUs), play a key role in modern building energy systems (BES) as they account for a high share of the energy usage, e.g., 30 % within the U.S.
Temperature, Relative humidity and Indoor Air Quality in office buildings and their subjective evaluation | 2024 | English | 10 pp
Long-term continuous measurements of temperature, humidity and CO2 concentrations were conducted in offices in three buildings of over 3,000 m² and three non-specified buildings of less than 3,000 m².
Assessment of the indoor/outdoor dynamic of some air pollutants in three buildings located in the valley city of Chambéry, France | 2024 | English | 6 pp
In recent years, population exposure to air pollution has been a major concern. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is mainly monitored with CO2-concentration-based indicators.
Experimental evaluation of the bidirectional filtration efficiency of respirators and face masks against airborne particles during cyclic breathing | 2024 | English | 8 pp
In this work we investigate the bidirectional filtration efficiencies of respirators, such as FFP2 masks and medical masks, under cyclic breathing and different fits.
Assessment of in-situ aging and maintenance impact on Relative Humidity-Controlled Mechanical Extract Ventilation (RH-MEV) Systems: A Case study in multi-family social housing buildings | 2024 | English | 9 pp
This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of Relative Humidity-Controlled Mechanical Extract Ventilation (RH-MEV) systems installed in multi-family social housing buildings, focusing on the assessment of in-situ aging and t
Numerical simulation guided design of novel experimental chamber used to assess the effectiveness of ventilation strategies with hygro-regulated air terminals | 2024 | English | 12 pp
Ensuring acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) is critical for managing built environments.
Estimation of Airborne Particle Removal Efficiency in Personal Isolation Room based on Full-scale Experiment | 2024 | English | 3 pp
This study investigates the performance of Temporary Isolation Rooms (TIRs) in controlling airborne transmission of aerosols.
Ventilation impacts the quality of the indoor environment.
Increasing attention is being paid to radon concentrations in the assessment of indoor climatic comfort.
Assessment of PM2.5 particulate matter exposure under different ventilation and air filtration strategies in a kindergarten | 2024 | English | 10 pp
Many children between 1 and 3 years of age spend a fraction of their time in kindergartens.
Utilization of ventilation systems to maintain selected environmental comfort parameters at the required level | 2024 | English | 3 pp
In recent times, society has become increasingly aware of potential health problems associated with indoor environments.