Title

Moisture Control In Passive Buildings In Warm, Humid Climates.

Abstract

Moisture Control in passive residential buildings in warm, humid climates has been a persistent problem. Tighter construction and use of a vapor barrier in building envelopes have led to the accumulation of internally generated moisture in winter as well as in summer. In winter, infiltration and ventilation are effective in reducing indoor humidity levels. Figures are presented to show how these processes can effectively remove internally generated moisture as a function of outside and desired inside conditions. Mechanical cooling and dehumidification are essential in the design of passive buildings in warm, humid climates. While passive cooling strategies can reduce cooling requirements, they do not reduce the need for dehumidification. The following analysis presents the average inside conditions in a 'typical' and a 'passive' Florida home using both a conventional and a high efficiency air conditioner. (Edited author abstract. )

Publication Date

12-1-1983

Number of Pages

861-866

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Socpus ID

0020991037 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0020991037

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