Indoor Air Quality Evaluation in Rural Houses Using Different Heating Methods in Northern Shanxi, China DOI Open Access

Mengying Zhang,

Xujuan Dong,

Jing Feng

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(14), P. 5912 - 5912

Published: July 11, 2024

It has been shown that heating methods have a large impact on rural indoor air quality. Previous studies quality in houses involved limited number of and lacked comprehensive comparative research the three methods: coal-fired boiler radiator heating, air-source heat pump Chinese stove–kang heating. In this paper, subjective surveys objective tests were conducted using these northern Shanxi, China. The gray relational analysis method index used to evaluate pollution levels methods. results as follows: evaluations most residents overly optimistic about TVOC concentrations from two far exceeded standard limit 0.6 mg/m3 at night. PM2.5 PM10 varied greatly over day showed intermittent peak fluctuations limits initial period fuel combustion. evaluated light pollution, non-pollution, medium or heavy respectively.

Language: Английский

User Well-Being in Kitchen Environment Design from a Positive Psychology Perspective: A Quantitative and Qualitative Literature Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Qi Song, Min Huang,

Zhipeng Ren

et al.

Buildings, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 845 - 845

Published: March 7, 2025

This paper systematically discusses the impact of kitchen environment design on users’ well-being. Based user-centered concept, this focuses theoretical framework positive psychology and combines quantitative qualitative research methods. Firstly, using bibliometric analysis tools (CiteSpace 6.1.R1 VOSviewer 1.6.20), 1256 related articles in Web Science Core database were analyzed to reveal multidimensional association between user It was found that improving air quality, optimizing space layout design, intelligent family interaction significantly improve mental health happiness. Then, based PERMA model psychology, support path psychological needs from five dimensions: emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment. Optimizing can enhance experience by creating an immersive feedback promoting communication, social interaction, cultural heritage, sustainable development. results cutting-edge cases discussion section, a home strategy for welfare through is proposed. Finally, follow-up further explore differentiated different backgrounds groups promote combined application innovative technology focus equity, especially developing vulnerable countries—group-specific needs.

Language: Английский

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Optimizing energy and thermal comfort in residential kitchens: an on-site investigation using thermal imaging DOI Creative Commons
Bouthaina Sayad, Oumr Adnan Osra, Wajdy Qattan

et al.

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 14

Published: April 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Healthy, family-friendly apartment kitchen design: a study of practice in Melbourne, Australia DOI Creative Commons
Angela Kreutz, Anahita Sal Moslehian,

I. S. Bower

et al.

Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 15, 2024

Abstract This study explored constraints and opportunities in apartment kitchen design for family home cooking dining. An online audit of 115 two-bedroom apartments three Melbourne suburbs Australia was conducted, with images collected from the guiding photo-elicitation interviews on designs, architects firms involved complex design. Affordance theory provided a conceptual lens to thematically analyse process outcome relation architectural practice. Based previously developed criteria, results revealed that only 18 (16%) had adequate families children across five features assessed, four themes emerging identified facilitators practice: “Limited policy standards”; Architect assumptions align market-led preferences”; “Built environment typology constraints”; “Small scale opportunities”. Findings provide unique insights into architects’ perspectives design, deepening understandings how support healthy food preparation

Language: Английский

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Indoor Air Quality Evaluation in Rural Houses Using Different Heating Methods in Northern Shanxi, China DOI Open Access

Mengying Zhang,

Xujuan Dong,

Jing Feng

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(14), P. 5912 - 5912

Published: July 11, 2024

It has been shown that heating methods have a large impact on rural indoor air quality. Previous studies quality in houses involved limited number of and lacked comprehensive comparative research the three methods: coal-fired boiler radiator heating, air-source heat pump Chinese stove–kang heating. In this paper, subjective surveys objective tests were conducted using these northern Shanxi, China. The gray relational analysis method index used to evaluate pollution levels methods. results as follows: evaluations most residents overly optimistic about TVOC concentrations from two far exceeded standard limit 0.6 mg/m3 at night. PM2.5 PM10 varied greatly over day showed intermittent peak fluctuations limits initial period fuel combustion. evaluated light pollution, non-pollution, medium or heavy respectively.

Language: Английский

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0