Predicting IAQ in Low Energy Houses: The Role of Standard Testing and Benchmarking

The objectives of Subtask 3 Modeling are to improve the understanding and develop prediction models on the impacts of outdoor pollutants, thermal environment, building materials and envelope, and indoor furnishing and occupant activities on the indoor air quality. The Subtask will also deal with the energy necessary to achieve the desired IAQ level in residential buildings, considering the IAQ metrics and pollution loads to be developed in Subtask 1 and 2, respectively. A whole building perspective is realized by integral consideration of indoor air and building envelope, building users and the building services systems.