The relationship between poverty and indoor temperatures in winter: Determinants of cold homes in social housing contexts from the 40s–80s in Northern Spain

Miguel-Bellod, Jorge San; González-Martínez, Pedro; Gutiérrez, Ana Sánchez-Ostiz

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.05.022

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“…According to Miguel-bellod, et. al, high rates of excess winter mortality in Southern European countries are determined, to a great extent, by the high incidence of poverty rates, energy inefficient building stocks and high energy prices [23].…”

Section: Relevance Of Housing Energy Efficiency For Health Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of the Relation between Household Indoor Temperature and Health Outcomes

2020

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This paper provides a review of research that addresses the relationship between indoor temperatures and health outcomes, taking into consideration studies that focus heat or cold exposure within the household context. It aims to extend previous research by considering both indoor temperatures from existing housing, and empirical studies that focus on energy efficiency measures and subsequent health impacts. To achieve this aim, a literature review was undertaken, combining engineering and health databases. The review established that, overall, inadequate indoor temperatures are associated with poor health status, whereas energy efficiency measures have been associated to improved indoor temperatures and occupant’s health namely regarding cardiovascular, respiratory and mental health disorders. These health conditions are among the most prevalent non-communicable diseases (NCD). The review also highlighted the need for more empirical studies with an extended timeframe to deal with climate change challenges. It underlined the potential advantages of the convergence between health and energy efficiency studies, for better modelling and planning.

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Section: Relevance Of Housing Energy Efficiency For Health Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of the Relation between Household Indoor Temperature and Health Outcomes

2020

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“…This rapprochement between the two values is maybe due to a compensation of the produced heat in the ordinary housing by a compound energy, which is the resultant of: -More family numbers (+2 members), -The characteristics of the building envelope (No insulation, Cf. [17] whom indicate that housing consumption is related to socio-economic characteristics, building systems and heating systems. -The use of tungsten bulbs which are energy-consuming bulbs (75W), compared to economic bulbs (26W) (Cf.…”

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“…Whereas 54 % of households outside these heating systems had indoor air temperatures below this threshold at night in the bedrooms. While 25 % had temperatures below 18 ° C during the periods occupied during the day and the night [17]. Gonç alves et al (2018) studied the combined effect of thermal inertia, exterior shading and controlled natural ventilation on thermal comfort in hot areas, based on their experience and the strategy adopted, they were able to record stable indoor thermal conditions.…”

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Evaluation Study of Energy Performance and Conformity to Regulations for Ordinary and HEP Housings: Case Study Based on Measurements at Djelfa City, Algeria

Mouffok¹,

Aidaoui²,

Zemmouri³

2019

I2M

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the constructions quality in addition to the energy consumption at a residential sector in a cold region. Djelfa is a medium sized town located at the centre of Algeria and characterized by cold climate for more than six months a year and high seasonal temperature variation. Consequently, citizens must adapt their constructions depending to this hostile climate. During the period 2013-2017, MNO (Meteorological National Office) data at Djelfa station revealed a cold period with measured temperatures in January goes from -0.6 to 13.6 °C . In this project, experimental study, calculation, questionnaire and numerical simulation were performed. Considered buildings are two standards housings: HEP housing (High Energy Performance) and an ordinary housing, both buildings have the same architectural context. Obtained results from real measurements demonstrate that only 1.3 % increase is recorded in the gas consumption for ordinary housing compared to HEP. While the computation based on the Algerian thermal regulatory show that the HEP can save up to 48 % of heating energy compared to ordinary housing, which is different to real measurements. Besides, the difference in electricity consumption is 35 % saving in favour of the HEP due to the use of economical instruments. Finally, several propositions such as; the use of solar panels, trompe wall can be investigated in order to obtain more performed buildings in terms of energy.

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“…There is a socio-economic imbalance which mostly affects households with fewer economic resources, being social housing complexes one of the most vulnerable sectors. The insufficient access to energy and the incapability to maintain dwellings at an adequate temperature [1] results into energy poverty, which depends on three main factors [2]:…”

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“…A prolonged exposure to poor hygrothermal conditions in dwellings can have negative impact on people's health. Consequently, there is a high correlation between inadequately heated or low indoor temperatures and Excess Winter Death rates [3] (EWD), which is also strongly linked to high poverty rates, inefficient building stock and high energy costs [1]. Building deficiencies and the difficulty or high cost of its refurbishment affect respiratory and cardiovascular health during winter periods, while high indoor temperatures may cause diseases and increase mortality due to cardiovascular causes [4].…”

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Proposal for Prioritizing the Retrofitting of Residential Buildings in Energy Poverty Circumstances

Perez-Bezos

Grijalba

Irulegi

2020

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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The energy poverty derived from socio-economic imbalances affects mostly households with fewer economic resources, being social housing complexes one of the most vulnerable sectors. The insufficient access to energy and the incapability to maintain dwellings at an adequate temperature can have negative impact on people’s health due to the prolonged exposure to poor hygrothermal conditions. Therefore, the prioritization of building retrofitting actions must be carried out regarding the actual state of the housing and the family economy. This paper proposes the definition of a prioritization map that gave a general knowledge of the energy vulnerability situation of the existing building stock. To this end, the dwelling’s energy performance is analysed, focusing on the correlation among its characteristics and the energy vulnerability of its inhabitants. In this way, dwellings with high energy poverty potential are identified in order to develop different energy retrofitting strategies. By applying this method to 14 case studies of social housing in Bilbao, Spain, it was obtained a prioritization map with six levels of vulnerability that can serve as a tool for public entities to design their future strategies. It has been proven that building compactness and year of construction are important factors with a great impact on the heating demand and final consumption in dwellings. Acknowledging the vulnerability context of the building stock eases the decision-making process and the definition of intervention guidelines, prioritizing those in a situation of greater vulnerability.

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The relationship between poverty and indoor temperatures in winter: Determinants of cold homes in social housing contexts from the 40s–80s in Northern Spain

Cited by 35 publications

References 38 publications

A Review of the Relation between Household Indoor Temperature and Health Outcomes

A Review of the Relation between Household Indoor Temperature and Health Outcomes

Evaluation Study of Energy Performance and Conformity to Regulations for Ordinary and HEP Housings: Case Study Based on Measurements at Djelfa City, Algeria

Proposal for Prioritizing the Retrofitting of Residential Buildings in Energy Poverty Circumstances

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