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What should the ventilation objectives be for retrofit energy efficiency interventions of dwellings?

Shrubsole, C; Milner, J; hamilton, IG; das, P; davies, M; Wilkinson, P; chalabi, Z; (2015) What should the ventilation objectives be for retrofit energy efficiency interventions of dwellings? Building Services Engineering Research and Technology: an international journal , 36 (2) pp. 221-229. 10.1177/0143624414566243. Green open access

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Abstract

Major energy efficiency refurbishment of the UK housing stock is needed to help attain emission reduction targets of greenhouse gases. Such measures typically entail some planned or incidental reduction of uncontrolled ventilation in dwellings. This paper examines the trade-offs for health and sustainability objectives of typical retrofit refurbishments in UK homes. While reducing ventilation can help protect against the ingress of harmful pollutants from the outdoor air, our results demonstrate that reducing permeability to low levels, without additional purpose-provided ventilation, is likely to lead to substantial increases in pollutants derived from indoor sources, including indoor-generated particles, radon, and environmental tobacco smoke. The monetized equivalent cost of the health dis-benefits associated with these exposures may exceed the potential benefits of reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Type: Article
Title: What should the ventilation objectives be for retrofit energy efficiency interventions of dwellings?
Location: UK
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1177/0143624414566243
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0143624414566243
Language: English
Additional information: Copyright © 2015 by SAGE Publications
Keywords: Home energy efficiency, ventilation, indoor air quality, health
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > Bartlett School Env, Energy and Resources
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1461530
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