When talking about the ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission among the people in your own home, public health experts often mention the importance of keeping your home “properly ventilated.

Bathrooms are the most moisture-intensive spaces in a residential building. Hot showers, warm water usage, and limited drying time generate large amounts of water vapor in a short duration. In ...

In building codes, energy efficiency has come to dominate the list of priorities. But as economist Thomas Sowell once wrote, “There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.” So, what is the ...

We’ve all heard the basic definition of ventilation: “the systematic removal or heat, smoke and fire gases from a structure” with the associated benefits of victim survivability, increased visibility, ...

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Even when the outside air humidity is high, regular ventilation is important. Photo: Getty Images To improve indoor air quality, air exchange is beneficial. Ventilation allows you to replace old, ...