Guide to Good IAQ in Hot and Humid Climates Published
Achieving good indoor air quality in hot and humid climates through sustainable practices is the focus of a new ASHRAE publication.
Achieving good indoor air quality in hot and humid climates through sustainable practices is the focus of a new ASHRAE publication.
The ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates identifies and explains key issues for owners, architects, HVAC designers, contractors and building owners as they plan, build and operate air-conditioned buildings – in a sustainable way – in hot and humid climates.
“Mold and mildew problems in hot and humid climates can overshadow any gains made through energy reduction. By focusing on several critical building enclosure design details and by keeping the indoor air dry, owners and designers can avoid mold problems and have high indoor air quality, while their buildings use much less energy than outdated designs," says author Lew Harriman.
Topics covered in the book include improving thermal comfort, managing ventilation air, reducing energy consumption and avoiding bugs, mold and rot. Common problems seen in hot and humid climates, along with practical alternatives for avoiding such problems are also highlighted.
A second edition is planned for January 2009 that will add more information aimed at each different member of the construction and delivery team.
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