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Indoor air quality and hygroscopically active materials.

Author(s) : STRAUBE J. F., DEGRAAUW J. P.

Summary

There are several design strategies that can be used to deliver good indoor air quality (IAQ). Controlled ventilation, proper design, and the use of appropriate healthy building materials can provide good IAQ. As part of a complete IAQ design strategy, hygroscopically active materials (so-called breathing walls) can help moderate indoor humidity and thereby reduce the potential for fungal growth on building surfaces. The paper discusses the three basic design strategies for IAQ and the role of breathing walls.

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  • Original title: Indoor air quality and hygroscopically active materials.
  • Record ID : 2002-0930
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2001 Winter Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Volume 107, part 1 + CD-ROM.
  • Publication date: 2001
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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