Abstract
An Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) label (or 'IEQ profile' as it is called in the Netherlands) has been developed in the Netherlands specifically for homes. The label is meant to be used in conjunction with the standard energy label and the graphic design is set up accordingly. The IEQ label expresses the 'risk level' for eight distinct IEQ aspects: thermal comfort in winter, overheating in summer, air exchange (ventilation), moisture & mould, combustion gasses (from heating appliances), daylight penetration, noise from installations and noise insulation. The method for the IEQ label has been recently published in the Netherlands and a pilot project has been carried out in which the first 11 homes in the Netherlands have been provided with this new IEQ label. Most people do not consider IEQ when e.g. buying or renovating a house. The IEQ label visualizes information about comfort and health quality of a home to (future) inhabitants. It thereby assists them in making informed decisions about comfort and health related issues when improving the energy performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011 |
| Pages | 2446-2451 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011 - Austin, TX, United States Duration: 5 Jun 2011 → 10 Jun 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Austin, TX |
| Period | 5/06/11 → 10/06/11 |
Keywords
- Building labelling systems
- Dwellings
- Energy certificate
- IEQ label
- Indoor environmental quality