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Indoor air quality in Hungarian Passive Houses
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8373-9550
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5078-9503
Abstract The indoor air quality (IAQ) was investigated in 15 Passive Houses in the heating and non-heating seasons between 2019 and 2021 in Hungary. The concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), aldehydes, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5 mass, carbon dioxide, bacteria, fungi, and pollen were measured together with the monitoring of temperature, relative humidity and air change rate (ACR). The IAQ varied considerably among the investigated buildings. Significant seasonal differences were obtained for all physical parameters (temperature, relative humidity, ACR), certain VOCs (benzene, α-pinene, limonene), acetaldehyde, and airborne fungi. Considerable health concern was associated with the indoor concentrations of PM2.5 mass and nitrogen dioxide in many cases based on the evaluation of IAQ in relation to potential adverse health effects, while the peak concentrations of other pollutants (e.g. trichloroethylene, α-pinene, certain aldehydes, fungi) were also of concern in a couple of cases. The median indoor/outdoor concentration ratios of benzene, PM2.5 mass, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and fungi indicated that these pollutants are mainly of outdoor origin, while the other VOCs, aldehydes and bacteria showed higher concentration indoors. Overheating, the lack of proper particle filters in the mechanical ventilation system, and low ACR and relative humidity were identified as frequent problems related to the building characteristics. The emissions from building materials and furniture, the proximity of construction works and unpaved roads, and the allergenic vegetation might considerably influence IAQ. The results highlight that risk reduction measures are needed to create healthier indoor environment in the Passive Houses.
Highlights IAQ was measured in 15 Passive Houses in Hungary between 2019 and 2021. Several IAQ parameters showed significant seasonal difference. The highest health concern was on PM2.5 and NO2 concentrations in most cases. Risk reduction measures are needed to create healthier IAQ in Passive Houses. Air pollutants were present in similar concentrations compared to previous studies.
Indoor air quality in Hungarian Passive Houses
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8373-9550
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5078-9503
Abstract The indoor air quality (IAQ) was investigated in 15 Passive Houses in the heating and non-heating seasons between 2019 and 2021 in Hungary. The concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), aldehydes, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5 mass, carbon dioxide, bacteria, fungi, and pollen were measured together with the monitoring of temperature, relative humidity and air change rate (ACR). The IAQ varied considerably among the investigated buildings. Significant seasonal differences were obtained for all physical parameters (temperature, relative humidity, ACR), certain VOCs (benzene, α-pinene, limonene), acetaldehyde, and airborne fungi. Considerable health concern was associated with the indoor concentrations of PM2.5 mass and nitrogen dioxide in many cases based on the evaluation of IAQ in relation to potential adverse health effects, while the peak concentrations of other pollutants (e.g. trichloroethylene, α-pinene, certain aldehydes, fungi) were also of concern in a couple of cases. The median indoor/outdoor concentration ratios of benzene, PM2.5 mass, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and fungi indicated that these pollutants are mainly of outdoor origin, while the other VOCs, aldehydes and bacteria showed higher concentration indoors. Overheating, the lack of proper particle filters in the mechanical ventilation system, and low ACR and relative humidity were identified as frequent problems related to the building characteristics. The emissions from building materials and furniture, the proximity of construction works and unpaved roads, and the allergenic vegetation might considerably influence IAQ. The results highlight that risk reduction measures are needed to create healthier indoor environment in the Passive Houses.
Highlights IAQ was measured in 15 Passive Houses in Hungary between 2019 and 2021. Several IAQ parameters showed significant seasonal difference. The highest health concern was on PM2.5 and NO2 concentrations in most cases. Risk reduction measures are needed to create healthier IAQ in Passive Houses. Air pollutants were present in similar concentrations compared to previous studies.
Indoor air quality in Hungarian Passive Houses
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8373-9550
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5078-9503
Abstract The indoor air quality (IAQ) was investigated in 15 Passive Houses in the heating and non-heating seasons between 2019 and 2021 in Hungary. The concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), aldehydes, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5 mass, carbon dioxide, bacteria, fungi, and pollen were measured together with the monitoring of temperature, relative humidity and air change rate (ACR). The IAQ varied considerably among the investigated buildings. Significant seasonal differences were obtained for all physical parameters (temperature, relative humidity, ACR), certain VOCs (benzene, α-pinene, limonene), acetaldehyde, and airborne fungi. Considerable health concern was associated with the indoor concentrations of PM2.5 mass and nitrogen dioxide in many cases based on the evaluation of IAQ in relation to potential adverse health effects, while the peak concentrations of other pollutants (e.g. trichloroethylene, α-pinene, certain aldehydes, fungi) were also of concern in a couple of cases. The median indoor/outdoor concentration ratios of benzene, PM2.5 mass, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and fungi indicated that these pollutants are mainly of outdoor origin, while the other VOCs, aldehydes and bacteria showed higher concentration indoors. Overheating, the lack of proper particle filters in the mechanical ventilation system, and low ACR and relative humidity were identified as frequent problems related to the building characteristics. The emissions from building materials and furniture, the proximity of construction works and unpaved roads, and the allergenic vegetation might considerably influence IAQ. The results highlight that risk reduction measures are needed to create healthier indoor environment in the Passive Houses.
Highlights IAQ was measured in 15 Passive Houses in Hungary between 2019 and 2021. Several IAQ parameters showed significant seasonal difference. The highest health concern was on PM2.5 and NO2 concentrations in most cases. Risk reduction measures are needed to create healthier IAQ in Passive Houses. Air pollutants were present in similar concentrations compared to previous studies.
Indoor air quality in Hungarian Passive Houses
Szabados, Máté (author) / Magyar, Donát (author) / Tischner, Zsófia (author) / Szigeti, Tamás (author)
Atmospheric Environment ; 307
2023-05-15
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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