Indoor air quality guidelines from across the world: An appraisal considering energy saving, health, productivity, and comfort

Dimitroulopoulou, Sani; Dudzińska, Marzenna R.; Gunnarsen, Lars; Hägerhed, Linda; Maula, Henna; Singh, Raja; Toyinbo, Oluyemi; Haverinen-Shaughnessy, Ulla

doi:10.1016/j.envint.2023.108127

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“…The evaluation of this database resulted in 48 entries for national carbon monoxide guideline values. Dimitroulopoulou et al 102 have statistically processed these data. In total, 36 values corresponded to the averaging times of the WHO values (15 min, 1 h 8 h, 24 h), which are also listed in Table 4.…”

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“…In addition, the modal value of the 15 min also corresponds to the WHO recommendation, while small deviations can be observed for 24 h with a modal value of 8 mg m −3 . 102…”

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“…Taking air pollution as an example, the 2023 Global Air Quality Report released by the International Energy Agency revealed that only seven countries worldwide met the World Health Organization's PM2.5 guideline standards in 2023. A staggering 92.5% of countries and regions fell short of these standards (Dimitroulopoulou et al, 2023). Green insurance (GI), as an innovative product merging environmental protection with the financial sector, offers a novel avenue for enhancing environmental quality (EQ) (Hu et al, 2023).…”

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Research on the impact of green insurance on regional environmental quality: evidence from China

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2024

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Green insurance (GI), as an innovative product integrating environmental protection and the financial sector, not only contributes to improving regional environmental quality (EQ) but also enhances corporate environmental risk management and awareness, driving the flourishing development of green finance and the environmental protection industry. Therefore, understanding the relationship between GI and EQ is crucial. This article delves into the mechanisms through which GI influences EQ, proposing a hypothesis that suggests an inverted “U” shape impact. Subsequently, based on panel data from 30 provinces in China spanning from 2000 to 2021, nonlinear regression models and threshold regression models were constructed to test the hypothesis. The research findings indicate: (1) Results from the fixed-effects regression model demonstrate that the impact of GI on China’s EQ follows an inverted “U” shape. (2) Results from the threshold regression model also reveal an inverted “U” shape impact of GI on China’s EQ, with a threshold value of 2.196. (3) Economic level and industrial structure exhibit significant inhibitory effects on EQ improvement. Technological level and environmental regulations demonstrate notable promotional effects. Population size shows no significant impact on EQ improvement. The study identifies a nonlinear effect of GI on EQ improvement, surpassing existing linear effect research, deepening the understanding of its impact on EQ, and contributing to the enhancement of regional EQ.

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“…By increasing the ventilation rates and ensuring a sufficient supply of fresh air, indoor air quality can be improved, creating a healthier and safer environment for occupants. However, this process results in a higher heat load that must be removed from the building, resulting in increased energy consumption [1][2][3][4][5]. Dynamic insulation is a type of insulation that takes advantage of the inherent air permeability in fabric buildings to recover heat loss through the active flow of fluid (usually air) against a thermal gradient.…”

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Performance Study of Dynamic Intake and Exhaust Façades in Hot and Dry Climates: Iraq Case Study

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2024

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This paper is part of a series addressing the urgent need for effective technologies to reduce energy demand and mitigate climate impact. This study focused on the implementation and development of dynamic insulation technology for a sustainable and energy-efficient future in the region, especially in Iraq. The study assessed the energy efficiency of dynamic insulation technology by analyzing three wall models (static, dynamic, and modified) during the winter season. This paper expands the analysis to include a hot, dry summer scenario, providing valuable insights into the year-round performance of dynamic walls and enabling sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for Iraq's climate. The study evaluates the thermal efficiency of the dynamic intake and exhaust facades during the cooling season for the city of Baghdad. The finding indicated that the dynamic intake facade reduces energy consumption by 16.3% for the dynamic wall and 17.2% for the modified dynamic wall. In addition, the dynamic exhaust front reduces energy consumption by 46% during the cooling season, with the maximum permissible exhaust air level. Dynamic insulation is suitable for hot and dry climates, improving energy consumption.

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Indoor air quality guidelines from across the world: An appraisal considering energy saving, health, productivity, and comfort

Cited by 42 publications

References 70 publications

Carbon monoxide as an indicator of indoor air quality

Carbon monoxide as an indicator of indoor air quality

Research on the impact of green insurance on regional environmental quality: evidence from China

Performance Study of Dynamic Intake and Exhaust Façades in Hot and Dry Climates: Iraq Case Study

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