VOC concentrations in houses in Japan: correlations with housing characteristics and types of ventilation

VOC concentrations in houses in Japan: correlations with housing characteristics and types of ventilation

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can cause health problems for residents and are one of the causes of sick building syndrome. Therefore, this study measured VOCs in 116 houses in the winter and 66 in the summer in Japan, including detached and apartment houses. The diffusion sampler method was used...

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Main Authors: Sangin Park, Naoki Kagi, Wataru Umishio, Kenichi Hasegawa, Teruaki Mitamura, Jo Tamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Subjects:
volatile organic compounds
carbonyl compounds
residential building
residence period
ventilation system
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2325463

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