Abstract
The relationship between indoor air quality (IAQ) and net zero homes is intricate, as it needs to consider the challenges and strategies for achieving optimal IAQ while maintaining energy efficiency. The national focus shifts towards net-zero homes for climate change concerns, addressing the potential trade-offs between energy-saving measures and ensuring healthy indoor environments becomes crucial.
The presentation explores key factors impacting IAQ in net zero homes, including ventilation systems, retrofitting, building materials, occupant behaviour, and environmental conditions. It looks at the risks associated with reduced natural ventilation and airtight building envelopes associated with net-zero homes, particularly Passivhaus dwellings, and the future travel of net zero homes in the UK.
Furthermore, the it emphasises the need to integrate IAQ considerations throughout net zero homes' design, construction, and operation. It discusses innovative approaches such as mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, air quality monitoring, and low-emission materials to harmonise energy efficiency and IAQ.
The presentation explores key factors impacting IAQ in net zero homes, including ventilation systems, retrofitting, building materials, occupant behaviour, and environmental conditions. It looks at the risks associated with reduced natural ventilation and airtight building envelopes associated with net-zero homes, particularly Passivhaus dwellings, and the future travel of net zero homes in the UK.
Furthermore, the it emphasises the need to integrate IAQ considerations throughout net zero homes' design, construction, and operation. It discusses innovative approaches such as mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, air quality monitoring, and low-emission materials to harmonise energy efficiency and IAQ.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 5 Jul 2023 |
| Event | Clean Air Networks Conference 2023 - University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 5 Jul 2023 → 7 Jul 2023 https://www.saqn.org/events/clean-air-networks-conference-2023/ |
Conference
| Conference | Clean Air Networks Conference 2023 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Birmingham |
| Period | 5/07/23 → 7/07/23 |
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Keywords
- net zero buildings
- indoor air quality
- thermal comfort
- retrofit
