Browsing by Subject "Natural ventilation"

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Evaluation of thermal comfort and air quality of low-income housing in Kampala City, Uganda

Kajjoba, Derrick; Kasedde, Kasedde; Olupot, Peter W; Lwanyaga, Joseph D (Elsevier, 2021)

This paper presents the results of thermal comfort and air quality studies in naturally ventilated residential buildings in Kampala City, Uganda. Questionnaire surveys were used for obtaining occupant subjective thermal ...
Impact of natural ventilation and outdoor environment on indoor air quality and occupant health in low-income tropical housing

Kajjoba, Derrick; Kasedde, Hillary; Kirabira, John B; Wesonga, Racheal; Mugwanya, Richard; Lwanyaga, Joseph D; Olupot, Peter, W. (Energy Reports, 2024)

Ventilation is pivotal in mitigating indoor pollutants and ensuring comfortable Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) levels globally. The outdoor environment and ventilation mechanisms significantly impact indoor air quality and ...
Impact of natural ventilation on the subjective thermal comfort in low-income tropical housing

Kajjoba, Derrick; Olupot, Peter W; Kirabira, John B; Wesonga, Racheal; Ssemuddu, Jeffy Briton; Mugwanya, Richard; Kasedde, Hillary (Elsevier, 2024)

Low-income households in Uganda and similar tropical regions predominantly depend on natural ventilation for indoor thermal regulation due to limited access to and affordability of mechanical cooling systems. Various ...