Sandra Bernal Abstract

Sandra Bernal
 Ph.D. Student
 Arid Lands Resource Sciences GIDP

 Healthy Buildings 2015 America Conference
 Boulder, Colorado
 July 19-22, 2015

Assessment of the Implcations of Natural and Mechanical Ventialtion in Human Helth in the Residential Sector

Abstract:

From the alternatives to solve indoor environmental quality in the residential sector, the ventilation system used as source of air exchange and temperature control makes a difference in particle deposition. Using a case study that compares the 3 most common ventilation systems, the difference in particle deposition and temperature regulation was assessed. The ultimate goal of the assessment is to have enough information to define the real impact of natural ventilation and mechanical systems in the inhabitants. The discussion has been focused on health with an important stress on energy consumption and indoor environmental quality. The analysis was done using Energy 2d, passive particle catchers, and digital thermometer.