The Economic and Environmental Impact of Communal Laundry Spaces in High Density Housing in the UK

Menon, Rosalie; Porteous, Colin; Musa, Haruna

doi:10.18848/1832-2077/cgp/v06i02/54759

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“…94 Direct passive solar gain can also be exploited externally together with protection from precipitation – transparent canopies – or again making use of active or hybrid solar techniques – communal facilities providing an opportunity to remove the drying cycle of laundering from the home. 95,96…”

Section: Discussion: Towards Healthy Energy-efficient Dryingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…94 Direct passive solar gain can also be exploited externally together with protection from precipitation -transparent canopies -or again making use of active or hybrid solar techniques -communal facilities providing an opportunity to remove the drying cycle of laundering from the home. 95,96 In addition to minor changes to UK and Scottish Government statutory standards to meet these aspirations, manufacturers of MVHR systems may have to modify their current practice and product range. Fan power would depend on designing the system to avoid excessive effective length and hence pressure drop.…”

Section: Regulation and Best Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

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Domestic laundering: Environmental audit in Glasgow with emphasis on passive indoor drying and air quality

Porteous

Sharpe

Menon

et al. 2013

Indoor and Built Environment

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As the UK and Scottish governments aim for zero-carbon housing, with tightly sealed building envelopes becoming paramount, indoor air quality (IAQ) and its implications for health has become a concern. This context relates to the reported findings of a 2008-2011 study, 'Environmental Assessment of Domestic Laundering', concerning the prevalence of passive indoor drying (PID). Assessment of PID impacts, shaped by built and social context including occupants' habits and trends, draws on monitored data from 22 case studies out of a wider survey of 100 dwellings in Glasgow. The smaller group included analysis of air samples, and provided scenarios for enhanced dynamic modelling via laboratory work on moisture buffering.The evidence suggests PID has important implications for energy consumption and IAQ; in the latter case because moisture levels are likely to boost dust mite populations and concentrations of airborne mould spores. Thus findings suggest possible negative impacts on health. Further work concerning VOCs and laundering is also advocated. The paper concludes by recommending amended building standards allied to design guidance for improved practice; these aiming to prevent PID moisture diffusion within habitable rooms by upgrading minimum requirements, and also to require enhanced outdoor drying facilities.

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Section: Discussion: Towards Healthy Energy-efficient Dryingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Regulation and Best Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

Domestic laundering: Environmental audit in Glasgow with emphasis on passive indoor drying and air quality

Porteous

Sharpe

Menon

et al. 2013

Indoor and Built Environment

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Energy and environmental appraisal of domestic laundering appliances

Porteous

Sharpe

Menon

et al. 2012

Building Research & Information

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At a time when UK and Scottish governments are aiming for zero-carbon housing, there are two key issues for domestic laundering: passive indoor drying, affecting heating use and the indoor environment (addressed elsewhere); and energy and environmental impacts of appliances. Relevant findings are reported on the 2008-2011 study 'Environmental Assessment of Domestic Laundering', drawing on monitored data from 22 case studies out of 100 dwellings surveyed in Glasgow. Differing consumer traits and habits, combined with variable technical performance, provide quantitative and qualitative evidence of a wide estimated annual consumption range. Actual usage and energy consumption averaged less than UK predictions; and values did not necessarily correspond with manufacturers' energy ratings. In a wider discussion, case study median and mean extrapolations of electricity consumed by laundering (105 and 174 kWh/person-year) prove significant relative to the proportion of what could be available to a dwelling achieving the German Passivhaus standard. The potential for heat recovery from 'grey' water is posited along with other options for mitigating power consumed by appliances. Renewable technology to offset consumption in shared facilities is discussed as a means of easing the performance of individual homes. The foregoing aspects are among key conclusions directed at housing occupiers, providers, national and local governments, and industry.

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The Economic and Environmental Impact of Communal Laundry Spaces in High Density Housing in the UK

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Domestic laundering: Environmental audit in Glasgow with emphasis on passive indoor drying and air quality

Domestic laundering: Environmental audit in Glasgow with emphasis on passive indoor drying and air quality

Energy and environmental appraisal of domestic laundering appliances

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