Assessment of Cost Optimal Solutions for High Performance Multi-family Buildings in Iran

Alvand, Mohammadhossein; Gholami, Zahra; Ferrara, Maria; Fabrizio, Enrico

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.102

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“…Until recently, windows in Iranian buildings were not appropriately sealed due to low energy prices [ 37 ]. Unsealed windows may pass higher amounts of dust originating directly from polluted air or redistribution of topsoil containing lead [ 38 ].…”

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“…A few years ago, cars used leaded gasoline and released large amounts of lead into the air. Released lead finally settled on the city ground; redistribution of settled lead into the air might be another source of air lead pollution entering houses through windows [ 37 , 41 ]. Moreover, Taghavi et al analyzed streets’ dust lead concentrations a few years after phasing out leaded gasoline.…”

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Environmental assessment of pediatric Lead exposure in Tehran; a prospective cross-sectional study

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Background Ingestion and inhalation are common routes of exposure for lead in humans. Developing countries still have unacceptably high rates of lead toxicity, especially in children. Studies on probable risk factors of lead poisoning in Iranian children are insufficient. In this study, we aimed to evaluate possible environmental factors in children with high blood lead concentrations living in Tehran and neighboring cities. Methods In a prospective cross-sectional study between March 2018 and March 2019 we followed all children referred from two pediatric gastrointestinal clinics with blood lead level (BLL) > 5 μg/dL in metropolitan Tehran to investigate possible environmental risk factors in their home. Household specimens including scratched wall paint, house floor dust, windowsill dust, tap water, and consumed spice were evaluated using atomic absorption method to detect lead concentrations. Epidemiological and environmental data collected through in-depth interviews with parents/guardians. Industrial areas were defined based on municipality maps on industrial places. Results Thirty of 56 parents/guardians with BLL > 5 μg/dL agreed to be followed through environmental investigation. The only categorical statistically significant risk factor was a history of lead poisoning in the family and living in an industrial zone. There was a positive correlation between BLL and interior windowsills dust lead level, r = 0.46, p = 0.01. Scratched paint lead level and BLL showed a significant positive correlation, r = 0.50, p = 0.005. House floor dust lead level (median = 77.4, p < 0.001) and interior windowsill dust lead level (median = 291, p = 0.011) were both significantly higher than the environmental protection agency (EPA) standards of 40 μg/ft2, 250 μg/ft2. Interior windowsill dust lead concentrations were significantly higher in industrial areas (p = 0.026). Conclusion Children’s playing environment should be cleaned more often to reduce dust. Moreover, specific rules may need to be implemented for paint lead concentrations and air pollution, especially in industrial areas.

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Environmental assessment of pediatric Lead exposure in Tehran; a prospective cross-sectional study

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“…Figure 2 shows the dry bulb temperature as well as relative humidity of Gorgan based on the hourly and monthly average. (c) House selection : considering the limited number of buildings in the first and second period, which consist of about 12 houses, including the house of Bagheri, Fatemi, Taghavi and so on in each period, the houses with less changes in architectural details were selected as case studies. Also houses of the third period have been selected as examples, which are among the most commonly used in selected region and 95% of the apartments are constructed in this way (Alvand et al, 2017). Nine case houses from three different period of times including the years from 1850 to 1925, 1925 through 1979 and 1979 to present were chosen for this comparative study.…”

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A comparative study of thermal performance in three generations of Iranian residential buildings: Case studies in Csa Gorgan

Sanzighi

Soflaei

Shokouhian

2020

Journal of Building Physics

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This article focuses on evaluating thermal performance of different types of residential buildings in Mediterranean climate (Csa) of Iran. The aim is to identify the main design parameters in nine research cases, selected from three distinct periods of history with different architectural styles, and evaluating thermal performance of these buildings. To that end, a library study was carried out to identify the most influential passive design strategies and to highlight their impact on thermal comfort and energy efficiency of residential buildings. A field survey was conducted to determine the most common types of average-income houses in Csa climate of Gorgan, Iran, with a historical overview from 19th century to present. Nine buildings were selected to study from three different period of times including the years from 1850 to 1925, 1925 to 1979 and 1979 to present. A three-dimensional numerical model was developed to assess the impact of four main design parameters including orientation, geometrical properties, openings and materials on indoor thermal comfort for each case, using Design Builder commercial software package. The correlation between these design variables and thermal comfort was presented; the results reveal that the contemporary residential buildings are not designed as efficient as traditional houses in this area, in terms of passive energy saving techniques.

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An innovative executive and financial mechanism for energy conservation in new and existing buildings in Iran

Abbasizade

Abbaspour

Soltanieh

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Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.

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Assessment of Cost Optimal Solutions for High Performance Multi-family Buildings in Iran

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Environmental assessment of pediatric Lead exposure in Tehran; a prospective cross-sectional study

Environmental assessment of pediatric Lead exposure in Tehran; a prospective cross-sectional study

A comparative study of thermal performance in three generations of Iranian residential buildings: Case studies in Csa Gorgan

An innovative executive and financial mechanism for energy conservation in new and existing buildings in Iran

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