The problem of clothes drying in new homes in the UK

The current focus on air tight construction to minimise energy use in homes in the UK requires analysis of the behaviour of the occupants. The aim of this paper is to review current literature and explore the methods used to dry clothes, to assess current standards and reccomendation for the drying of laundry in new homes and the issues arising with increased moisture within the building envelope where there may be inadequate ventilation caused by impermeable design Design/methodology/approach: Literature is reviewed on new housing in the UK and as part of a wider study of behaviour questionnairres were delivered to occupants of a recently completed housing estate in the uk to ask the questions with regard to their laundry practice. Findings: There are inherent problems in drying laundry in new air tight homes. This case study identifies 95% of residents on a new estate own a tumble dryer and use either this high energy method for clothes drying or hang clothes internally within the property leading to higher energy use or potential mould growth. Research limitations/implications: Further research is required into how drying laundry impacts on internal air qaulity in new homes designed to be energy efficient Practical implications: The design of new houses needs to be considered to provide a shift in people's behaviour with regard to low energy clothes drying Social implications: Originality/value: Other research has focussed on tenants in social housing in properties of mixed ages. This is the first study which focusses specifically on new energy efficient housing for owner occupiers

Ventilation system performance Proceedings

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Air movement and ventilation control within buildings Proceedings

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Ventilation for energy efficiency and optimum indoor air quality

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Energy impact of ventilation and air infiltration

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A strategy for future ventilation research and application

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The role of ventilation

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Ventilation system performance Proceedings

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20th AIVC conference Ventilation and indoor air quality in buildings; held in Edinburgh, Scotland 8th-13th August 1999 in partnership with Indoor Air'99

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AIVC measurement techniques workshop Proceedings and bibliography

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