Currently, building energy consumption is increasing, thereby exacerbating various issues,
including climate change and environmental pollution. However, current building energy …

Airborne fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) is a pollutant that is found in all urban
environments. PM2. 5 is predominantly generated by traffic and domestic fuel combustion …

We evaluated the effectiveness of 11 face coverings for material filtration efficiency, inward
protection efficiency on a manikin, and outward protection efficiency on a manikin. At the …

COVID-19 has shown a high potential of transmission via virus-carrying aerosols as
supported by growing evidence. However, detailed investigations that draw direct links …

Abstract Knowledge about person‐to‐person transmission of SARS‐CoV‐2 is reviewed,
emphasizing three components: emission of virus‐containing particles and drops from …

In order to reduce children's exposure to pollutants in classrooms a proper ventilation
strategy need to be adopted. Such strategy is even more important in naturally ventilated …

Better understanding of indoor air quality (IAQ) and parameters affecting it, can improve the
management of indoor environment quality (IEQ), reduce health risks, and enhance the …

This study simulated the impacts of natural versus mechanical ventilation in offices on indoor
concentrations of key pollutants, as well as energy usage. A typical office building was …

Although many COVID-19 patients isolate and recover at home, the dispersal of SARS-CoV-
2 onto surfaces and dust within the home environment remains poorly understood. To …

This study estimates adult mortalities attributed to PM2. 5 across urban China in 2015 and
the corresponding mortalities that might be avoided by meeting the yearly averaged indoor …