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COLUMN RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS
ment by examining IAQ and ventilation in bedrooms;
the impact of temperature, noise and light in bedrooms;
the interactivity of the elements for healthy IEQ in bedrooms
(including passive/active ventilation and thermal
comfort, noise and light; heating/cooling equipment
and ventilation; and air fi ltration and noise);
4. Collaborate with other professions and organizations
in the bedroom design/sleep quality process.
The roles of architects and engineers in multifamily
dwellings needs to be enhanced in appreciation of the
importance of bedroom IEQ and sleep quality. Additionally,
because architects and engineers are less
likely to be involved in the design and renovation of
single-family, detached dwellings, compared to multifamily
buildings, effective methods must be found to
transfer this important knowledge to the single-family
housing sector;
5. Modify and evaluate existing (or develop new)
ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines to address enhanced
occupant health in bedrooms, including possible new
requirements in ASHRAE Standard 62.2;
6. Develop a new ASHRAE Fundamentals chapter on this
topic, stressing engineering solutions and including the
elements of thermal comfort, noise, light, ventilation,
and IAQ as they impact sleep quality, long-term health,
and productivity;
7. Develop related educational materials for engineering
professionals, HVAC technicians, and the public. The
RBC should coordinate efforts with appropriate ASHRAE
committees and its residential partner organizations.
References
1. ASHRAE. 2022. " Residential Buildings Committee (RBC)
Residential Issue Brief: Ventilation, IEQ and Sleep Quality. "
ASHRAE. https://tinyurl.com/5n94mf7x
2. Ohayon M.M., M.C. Chen, E. Bixler, et al. 2018. " A provisional
tool for the measurement of sleep satisfaction. " Sleep Health 1(4):
6-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2017.11.002
3. Caddick Z.A., K. Gregory, L. Arsintescu, et al. 2018. " A review
of the environmental parameters necessary for an optimal sleep
environment. " Building and Environment 132:11-20. https://doi.
org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.01.020
4. Streatfeild J., J. Smith, D. Mansfi eld, et al. 2021. " The social
and economic cost of sleep disorders. " Sleep 11(44):zsab132. https://
doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsab132
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