Indoor air quality in weatherization homes: Study design and pilot results

Paul W. Francisco, Dan Cautley, Ken Tohinaka, Scott Pigg, Bruce Tonn, David Carroll

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Abstract

This paper outlines the study design for a large national field study evaluating the impact of energy efficiency retrofits on IAQ in the U.S. DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program. Results from a pilot study that was performed are presented, including lessons learned that helped to refine the full study protocol and illustrations of the type of data that are available through this study. The combination of airflow diagnostic testing and IAQ measurements show that through a large study such as what has been designed it should be possible to get both a large database of IAQ metrics in existing residential buildings through the U.S. and an estimate of how much energy efficiency retrofits impact these metrics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011
Pages2731-2736
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2011
Event12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011 - Austin, TX, United States
Duration: Jun 5 2011Jun 10 2011

Publication series

Name12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011
Volume4

Other

Other12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin, TX
Period6/5/116/10/11

Keywords

  • Measurement
  • Protocol development
  • Residential buildings
  • Retrofit

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution

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