Are buildings with low humidity really healthy buildings?
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We are entering the time of year when the relative humidity levels — outside and inside — are decreasing. In Northern Europe, the RH can sometimes drop as low as 10-15% during winter (compared to the desired indoor relative humidity of 40-60%). Is it really healthy to be inside buildings with such low humidity levels?
This webinar will address indoor environmental quality (IEQ) from the humidity aspect and discuss how air-conditioning, virology and immune defence are connected.
- How does humidity affect our health? And which groups in our populations are most affected?
- Why is low humidity a problem?
- What parameters have the greatest impact on the physiology and immunology of our airways?
- How can the HVAC industry, in our various roles as designers, builders, consultants, and architects, impact this area?
- What can be done?
We will look into the field of research on this topic. We will also address technical solutions like sorption rotors and green walls, etc.
This session is part of a webinar series organized and hosted by Swegon Air Academy. The webinar is in English.
Presenters:
Walter Hugentobler | Medical Doctor and Researcher
Pawel Wargocki | Professor of Indoor Environmental Quality
Timo Schreck | System Business Developer
Mikael Börjesson | Competence Sustainability Education Director
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