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Is There A Conflict Between Efficiency and Health?
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1986-06
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Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)
Abstract
The possibility that serious health
hazards may be caused by buildings and their
mechanical systems has recently become a
major issue, now being popularized as "sick
building syndrome." An increasingly
widespread proposition holds that the
problem is largely the result of energy
conservation measures adopted during the
last few years. However, many aspects of
the problem are not yet well understood, and
it appears that misconceptions are arising.
The different types of health problems in
buildings are reviewed, and the effects of
their solutions on energy consumption are
examined.
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Health Hazards, Mechanical Systems, Energy Conservation, Ventilation Requirements, Energy Costs