| Keywords |
Special housing; Indoor environment; Moist heat behavior; WUFI®; Mold |
| Abstract |
Creating a indoor comfort environment is essential for the safety and health of occupants. However, Gosiwons do not satisfy with the indoor comfort environment because no standard is required for them. In this study, the indoor environment of each room was identified according to four scenarios targeting one Gosiwon: rooms with/ without shower facilities facing outdoor/indoor air. In this research, the indoor temperature, relative humidity, and the levels of thermal comfort were examined by WUFI® Plus whose interaction modeling between building usage and system technology can calculate transient heat and moisture transports in multi-layer building components. Referring to the thermal comfort, it is evident that the rooms without shower facilities facing outdoor air provide the best indoor environment; while those with shower facilities facing only indoor air show the worst one. In addition, the hygrothermal performances of the outer walls were also conducted to evaluate condensation and mold risks. |