This review discusses the role of fungi and fungal products in indoor environments,
especially as agents of human exposure. Fungi are present everywhere, and knowledge for …

This paper presents a systematic literature review about the development of criteria and
models representing mould growth in wood-based materials. First, results from experimental …

Traditional energy technologies and consumer products contribute to household well-being
in diverse ways but also often harm household air quality. We review the problem of …

Evidence is accumulating that indoor dampness and mold are associated with the
development of asthma. The underlying mechanisms remain unknown. New Zealand has …

An important proportion of respiratory illness is considered attributable to residential
dampness or mold (D/M). Developing health‐protective D/M guidelines has been …

Based on field study data regarding the winter indoor thermal environment of three
classrooms with different building envelopes, this study compared and evaluated these …

Providing a high-quality indoor environment with appropriate indoor humidity levels for
residential buildings is essential for good physical and mental health, occupant comfort, and …

Background Damp and mould in homes have been established as risk factors for respiratory
health. There is a need for a relatively straightforward assessment of the home that …

Risk assessment and management principles imply that even relatively low-risk exposures
will become important if humans are exposed to them frequently and for prolonged periods …

Exposure to dampness and fungi in the home is a known risk factor for individuals with
allergic asthma. Inadequate heating and ventilation may lead to dampness and concomitant …