Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to describe a programme of research into an innovative approach to whole-house ventilation with heat reclaim. This poses potential problems of indoor air quality, condensation and mould growth, with implications for human health. Adequate and controlled ventilation is a necessity, and in Europe the adoption of mechanical systems incorporating heat reclaim has become the preferred technology. The relatively mild climate of the UK undermines the efficiency of these fan-driven solutions. The programme of research has been to test the viability of an engineered system of natural ventilation for use in temperate climates.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 395-407 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2010 |