The effect of environmental and structural factors on indoor air quality of apartments in Korea

Jo, W . K .; Sohn, Jang-Yeul

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2008.12.003

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“…It was observed when the relative humidity was high the range of formaldehyde concentration was greater, but when the relative humidity was low the range of formaldehyde concentration was lower and narrower. This trend was also observed in a survey of occupied apartment buildings performed by Cho and Sohn [35].…”

Section: Formaldehyde Concentration In Indoor Airsupporting

confidence: 63%

Decreasing the formaldehyde concentration in indoor air by improving the adhesives used in engineered wood materials in Korean apartment buildings

Sung

Lee

Min

2013

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology

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Engineered wood materials, such as the urea-formaldehyde resin adhesives used to make plywood, are known to be one of the primary sources of formaldehyde emissions in the building industry. This study presents the results of measuring indoor formaldehyde concentrations in newly built apartment buildings at the pre-occupancy stage for more than three years. Formaldehyde emissions from engineered wood materials used in floorings and furniture were measured using the small chamber method. Indoor formaldehyde concentrations were measured by following, for the most part, the procedure proposed by the Korean Ministry of Environment. These measurements verified that improving the engineered wood materials used in the apartment buildings had an effect on lowering the formaldehyde concentrations. The results showed apparent decrease in formaldehyde concentrations when low-emission engineered wood materials were used. Regardless of the absolute decrease, seasonal fluctuations in formaldehyde concentrations were also observed. It was assumed that these fluctuations were caused by changes in the indoor air temperature and relative humidity. Nevertheless, it will be necessary to conduct further studies to identify the factors causing the weak correlation of formaldehyde concentrations with the indoor air temperature and relative humidity in each housing unit.

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Section: Formaldehyde Concentration In Indoor Airsupporting

confidence: 63%

Decreasing the formaldehyde concentration in indoor air by improving the adhesives used in engineered wood materials in Korean apartment buildings

Sung

Lee

Min

2013

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology

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“…a positive SPT) but not with living in a house that had undergone remodeling before one year of age, current asthma is likely more strongly associated with non-modifiable than modifiable environmental factors. During the first 12 months of habitation in remodeled housing, occupants are exposed to large quantities of chemical substances, especially formaldehyde and VOCs, which can stimulate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat [19]. As they generally spend many hours indoors and are more susceptible to environmental pollutants, children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of these substances.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Indoor environmental factors associated with wheezing illness and asthma in South Korean children: phase III of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood

Chae

Hahm²,

Ahn

et al. 2014

Journal of Asthma

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“…Bluyssen (2000) states that the main indoor comfort issues in european residential houses are noise, insufficient thermal comfort, humidity, air quality (inadequate ventilation), etc. The research results of Jo and Sohn (2009) show that temperature and humidity make a significant impact on indoor microclimate. replacement of old windows often means reduced quality of air due to inadequate ventilation (roberts, 2008), but the thermal transmittance of new windows may be lower three times.…”

Section: Issues With Retrofit Planning In Urban Residential Areas/ Blmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Energy saving measures in buildings considerably reduce energy consumption and thus the GHG emissions. Plenty of scientists, Galvin (2010), Sartori et al (2009), Jurelionis and Isevičius (2008), Zavadskas et al (2008 a, b), Naimavičienė and Mickaitytė (2007), Mickaitytė et al (2008), Swan and Ugursal (2009), filippin and larsen (2009), lloyd et al (2008, Johansson et al (2007), Balaras et al (2005Balaras et al ( , 2007, Saidur et al (2007), Kazakevičius et al (2002), Bell and lowe (2000) among them, analyse and suggest solutions how to cut high energy consumption through retrofit in the residential sector. The Copenhagen Downloaded by [Gebze Yuksek Teknoloji Enstitïsu ] at 14:00 20 December 2014…”

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confidence: 98%

Residential Areas With Apartment Houses: Analysis of the Condition of Buildings, Planning Issues, Retrofit Strategies and Scenarios / Daugiabučių Namų Gyvenamuosiuose Rajonuose Būklės, Planavimo Problemų Ir Atnaujinimo Strategijų Bei Scenarijų Analizė

Raslanas

Alchimovienė

Banaitienė

2011

International Journal of Strategic Property Management

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Modernisation of apartment houses is a particularly relevant issue both in Lithuania and many other countries. To make it more efficient, the modernisation of apartment houses must be integrated–an entire block or residential area must be renovated and the principles of sustainable development must be followed. This article dwells on the issues related to retrofit planning in residential blocks/areas and analyses the condition of apartment houses and their environment. The article also proposes strategies for retrofit of residential areas with apartment houses. The strategies aim to improve the living standards and the quality of environment, to cut energy consumption and Co2 emissions, to maintain mixed social structure, to integrate new buildings into the existing environment in a sustainable manner, to develop an urban centre of a residential area as a functioning part of the city, to develop democratic planning and to seek close cooperation of modernisation partners. The scenarios based on relevant strategies must define the measures of retrofit, their priority and their potential effect. Santrauka Daugiabučių gyvenamųjų namų modernizavimas šiuo metu yra ypač aktuali problema ne tik Lietuvoje, betir daugelyje kitų šalių. Kad modernizavimas būtų efektyvesnis, daugiabučius reikia atnaujinti kompleksiškai, modernizuojant visą kvartalą, rajoną, vadovaujantis darniosios plėtros principais. Šiame straipsnyje aptariamos gyvenamųjų kvartalų, rajonų atnaujinimo planavimo problemos, analizuojama daugiabučių ir jų aplinkos būklė. Siūlomos daugiabučių rajonų atnaujinimo strategijos, kuriomis siekiama: gerinti gyvenimo standartus ir aplinkos kokybę, mažinti energijos suvartojimą ir CO2 emisiją, išlaikyti mišrią socialinę struktūrą, darnų naujų pastatų integravimą į jau egzistuojančią aplinką, plėtoti miesto centro kaip funkcionalios miesto dalies daugiabučių namų rajone sukūrimą, demokratinį planavimą bei prie modernizavimo prisidedančių partnerių glaudų bendradarbiavimą. Scenarijai, grindžiami atitinkamomis strategijomis, privalo apibrėžti renovacijos darbų priemones, jų įgyvendinimo prioretiškumą ir būsimus poveikius.

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The effect of environmental and structural factors on indoor air quality of apartments in Korea

Cited by 30 publications

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Decreasing the formaldehyde concentration in indoor air by improving the adhesives used in engineered wood materials in Korean apartment buildings

Decreasing the formaldehyde concentration in indoor air by improving the adhesives used in engineered wood materials in Korean apartment buildings

Indoor environmental factors associated with wheezing illness and asthma in South Korean children: phase III of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood

Residential Areas With Apartment Houses: Analysis of the Condition of Buildings, Planning Issues, Retrofit Strategies and Scenarios / Daugiabučių Namų Gyvenamuosiuose Rajonuose Būklės, Planavimo Problemų Ir Atnaujinimo Strategijų Bei Scenarijų Analizė

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