Abstract
This article discusses the capabilities and the application of an innovative combined hygrothermal and population model to assess the impact of building design and occupant behaviour on house dust mite populations in a mattress. The combined model is the first of its kind able to predict the impact of hourly transient hygrothermal conditions within a 3-dimensional mattress on a population of 'wild' Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus mites. The modelling shows that the current drive for energy efficiency in buildings might lead to an increase in house dust mite infestations in UK dwellings. Further research is needed to accurately determine the size of these effects and to adequately evaluate any trade-offs between energy efficiency measures and health outcomes. © 2011 International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 285-300 |
| Journal | Journal of Building Performance Simulation |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Research Keywords
- Beds
- Dwellings
- Energy efficiency
- House dust mites
- Ventilation
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