Mould in indoor environments: The role of heating, ventilation and fuel poverty. A French perspective

Ginestet, Stéphane; Aschan-Leygonie, Christina; Bayeux, Thomas; Keirsbulck, Marion

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106577

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“…Considering the construction parameters in Table 1, they were more critical and strict and the thermal performance in post‐2010 buildings was significantly improved compared with that of buildings in 2001‐2010. Conversely, the continuous increase in energy efficiency requirements in new buildings possibly leads to a lack of sufficient ventilation and an increase in indoor air humidity 77 . Despite this, there is currently no sufficient consensus underlying building energy efficiency and mold growth risk, warranting further research.…”

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Evaluating the effect of building construction periods on household dampness/mold and childhood diseases corresponding to different energy efficiency design requirements

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Despite concerns about building dampness and children’ health, few studies have examined the effects of building energy efficiency standards. This study explored the connections between self‐reported household dampness and children’ adverse health outcomes across buildings corresponding to construction periods (pre‐2001, 2001‐2010, post‐2010). Significant differences of dampness‐related indicators were found between buildings; the prevalence was remarkable in pre‐2001 buildings. The prevalence of lifetime‐ever doctor‐diagnosed diseases for children was significantly associated with building dampness (adjust odd ratios > 1), but was not affected by construction periods. The hygrothermal performance for a typical residence was simulated, varying in U‐values of envelopes and air change rates. The simulated performance improvement increased indoor temperatures in 2001‐2010 and post‐2010 buildings. The frequency with higher indoor relative humidity was higher in pre‐2001 buildings, leading to the highest values for maximum mold index (Mmax) on wall surface, especially in winter. Compared to buildings in 2001‐2010, increased insulation and lower air change rate led to a relatively higher relative humidity in post‐2010 buildings, adversely increasing the Mmax values. The findings addressed the positive and negative role of building standard development, which help suggesting appropriate environmental and design solutions to trade‐off energy savings and dampness/mold risk in residences.

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Evaluating the effect of building construction periods on household dampness/mold and childhood diseases corresponding to different energy efficiency design requirements

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Indoor Air

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“…[40]. Samples had a size of roughly 2×1×1 cm 3 . Since the mercury intrusion test was not highly reliable and the results were just for semi-quantitative reference, only one sample was used for each material.…”

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“…Heat and moisture transfer in porous building materials has a crucial impact on the energy efficiency of buildings [1], the service life and structural safety of components [2], as well as the indoor climate and the occupants' health [3]. The analysis of such transfer processes has therefore become one of the central issues of buildings and the built environment, with the aim of understanding, controlling and optimizing related aspects.…”

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Hygric properties of porous building materials (VII): Full-range benchmark characterizations of three materials

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2021

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“…It can lead to modified properties and eventually to reduced durability. In particular, besides the obvious aesthetic impact, mould growth on interior applications can also lead to health risks for building users, namely respiratory diseases, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis [39]. Insect attack can also be a major cause of deterioration of building materials, thus worsening their performance.…”

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Bio-Wastes as Aggregates for Eco-Efficient Boards and Panels: Screening Tests of Physical Properties and Bio-Susceptibility

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Screening tests were developed or adapted from RILEM recommendations, standards and past studies, and carried out to characterize some agro-industrial wastes and to assess their feasibility as aggregates for eco-efficient building composites. Spent coffee grounds, grape and olive press waste and hazelnut shells were used, as well as maritime pine chips as control material. Particle size distribution, loose bulk density, thermal conductivity and hygroscopicity properties were analysed. The selected bio-wastes did not show good thermal insulation properties if compared with some bio-wastes already studied and used for thermal insulation composites. Values of loose bulk density and thermal conductivity were between 325.6–550.5 kg/m3 and 0.078–0.107 W/(m·K); moisture buffering values higher than 2.0 g/(m2·%RH). Biological susceptibility to mould and termites were also tested, using not yet standardized methods. The low resistance to biological attack confirms one of the greatest drawbacks of using bio-wastes for building products. However, final products properties may be changed by adding other materials, pre-treatments of the wastes and the production process.

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Mould in indoor environments: The role of heating, ventilation and fuel poverty. A French perspective

Cited by 36 publications

References 27 publications

Evaluating the effect of building construction periods on household dampness/mold and childhood diseases corresponding to different energy efficiency design requirements

Evaluating the effect of building construction periods on household dampness/mold and childhood diseases corresponding to different energy efficiency design requirements

Hygric properties of porous building materials (VII): Full-range benchmark characterizations of three materials

Bio-Wastes as Aggregates for Eco-Efficient Boards and Panels: Screening Tests of Physical Properties and Bio-Susceptibility

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