Hygrothermal Microclimate of Reconstructed Residential Building

Abstract:

The paper is oriented on the hygrothermal microclimate of residential interiors in reconstructed building. The questionnaire survey has showed significant increase in number of allergies, respiratory diseases and occurrence of fungi after reconstruction. In order to find causes, experimental measurements of hygrothermal microclimate were carried out. The long term high values of relative humidity were found out and the link with number of efficient natural ventilation was searched for. Ventilation once a day was usual, what was proved as insufficient. Dwellers were informed about right way and number of ventilation. Furthermore, measurements proved decrease of air humidity, but not sufficiently. It was proved that nobody was able to achieve recommended number of ventilation and almost all of them considered it annoying and unreal to sustain. The biggest problem was proved night 7 hour interval. Therefore allergic and respiratory problems were significant in the morning. In conclusions of paper is suggestion for solution of researched problem.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1041)
• Pages: 307-310
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1041.307
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Mária Budiaková*
• Keywords: Hygrothermal Microclimate, Relative Humidity, Ventilation in Residential Interiors

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