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Condensation and mould in Australian homes
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Dewsbury, M and Nath, S and Olaoye, T and Kunzel, H, Condensation and mould in Australian homes, 1st International Conference on Moisture in Buildings, 28 - 29 June 2021, University College London and Online (2021) [Conference Extract]
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Abstract
Since 2002, the Australian building regulations have required increasing levels of insulation and building sealing. The focus of these regulations
has been to reduce energy consumption associated with the use of heating and cooling appliances, and by default, reduce Australia’s greenhouse
gas emissions. However, this singular focus has allowed building regulations to develop which have promoted the design and construction of
new buildings that allow moisture to form and accumulate and support the growth of mould on interior and interstitial surfaces. Since 2010, the
team at the University of Tasmania have been recommending regulatory change, with the first significant success in 2019. This paper will discuss
the Australian experience, our research focuses and our hopes for the future.
Item Details
Item Type: | Conference Extract |
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Keywords: | energy efficiency, air-tightness, condensation, mould, Interior Air Quality (IAQ), building regulation |
Research Division: | Built Environment and Design |
Research Group: | Architecture |
Research Field: | Architectural science and technology |
Objective Division: | Construction |
Objective Group: | Construction design |
Objective Field: | Residential construction design |
UTAS Author: | Dewsbury, M (Dr Mark Dewsbury) |
UTAS Author: | Nath, S (Mrs Shruti Nath) |
UTAS Author: | Olaoye, T (Mr Toba Olaoye) |
ID Code: | 145093 |
Year Published: | 2021 |
Deposited By: | Architecture and Design |
Deposited On: | 2021-06-30 |
Last Modified: | 2021-07-14 |
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