Assessment of VentilAtion effectiveness via a Longitudinal indoor environmental study in 'A' rated Irish Dwellings: VALIDate
This project aims to investigate and monitor indoor environmental quality in 100 ‘A’ rated energy efficient Irish residential dwellings
Project Insights
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€271,326
Total Project Costs -
3 yr
Project Duration -
2018
Year Funded
Project Description
This project involves a longitudinal study aimed at conducting multi-zone indoor environmental quality monitoring in 100 ‘A’ rated energy efficient Irish residential dwellings. The project will monitor environmental quality (temperature, humidity, CO2, radon and VOCs) over two heating sessions and a cooling season. This project aims to provide an accurate representation of the effectiveness of whole-house ventilation as opposed to snapshots of individual rooms and periods. Questionnaires will be administered concurrently with the monitoring of data to capture information on occupants awareness of their ventilation system, their thermal comfort and overall satisfaction, and identify any potential mould growth. An advanced modelling framework will be developed, parameterised based on the empirical data to established a number of baseline scenarios. Simulations will examine the capability of achieving a balanced energy and ventilation performance in ‘A’ rated dwellings. Simulations-based assessment of the effectiveness of the ventilation systems will be carried out under different ventilation control mechanisms and projected future policies. Overall, the project aims to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the ventilation system in ‘A’ rated dwellings.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €271,326
Funding Agency: SEAI
Year Funded: 2018
Lead Organisation: National University of Ireland Galway
Miriam Byrne
Lead ResearcherExpertise: Indoor air; Ventilation; Measurement; Aerosol;Low energy buildings;