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Building Science for Dry Climates 6 - Mechanical Ventilation

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically mechanical ventilation for air flow. Part 6 of 7.

Vent Right and Then? Mechanical Ventilation, Dehumidification, and Energy Use in Humid Climates

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Preliminary results of two monitored lab homes constructed to represent the thermal characteristics of typical existing Florida homes are presented.

Effect of Residential Ventilation Techniques for Hot and Humid Climates on Indoor Concentrations and Emission Rates of Volatile Organic Compounds

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A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.

Garage Exhaust Fans

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Video by Brett Dillon, of RESNET, explaining simple wiring for installing a garage exhaust fan and reasons for garage fans.

Indoor Air Pollution from Cooking

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Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.

Participant Assisted Data Collection Methods in the California Healthy Homes Indoor Air Quality Study of 2011-13

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Report describing a field study to measure pollutant concentrations in 324 homes in California.

COVID-Safe Ventilation and Airflow Strategies for Homes and Other Buildings

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Webinar from Bill Warren of BWES Building Science on how to use building science principles such as ventilation, airflow, pressure balances, and filtration to reduce exposure risk to COVID and other airborne diseases. Free EEBA login required.

The Impacts of Cooking and an Assessment of Indoor Air Quality in Colorado Passive and Tightly Constructed Homes

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Article describing a field study that test ventilation performance in nine homes and found current ventilation was inadequate to remove PM2.5 and CO2 levels; however, a directly exhausting range hood can reduce peak PM2.5 concentrations by 75% or more.

Building Science for Dry Climates 6 - Mechanical Ventilation

Vent Right and Then? Mechanical Ventilation, Dehumidification, and Energy Use in Humid Climates

Effect of Residential Ventilation Techniques for Hot and Humid Climates on Indoor Concentrations and Emission Rates of Volatile Organic Compounds

Garage Exhaust Fans

Indoor Air Pollution from Cooking

Participant Assisted Data Collection Methods in the California Healthy Homes Indoor Air Quality Study of 2011-13

COVID-Safe Ventilation and Airflow Strategies for Homes and Other Buildings

The Impacts of Cooking and an Assessment of Indoor Air Quality in Colorado Passive and Tightly Constructed Homes

Ventilation and Exhaust Strategies for Multifamily Housing

Whole-House Ventilation Strategies for New Homes

Whole House Ventilation Strategies for Existing Homes

Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Ventilation Systems

Radon Fan