Building standards - ventilation guidance: research

Research to investigate whether changes made to the building standards guidance in 2015 (standard 3.14) have resulted in better occupant interaction with the dwellings natural ventilation components and improved levels of indoor air quality within the dwelling.


Report prepared by:

Prof Tim Sharpe

University of Strathclyde

Architecture Department

Dr Gráinne McGill

Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow

Department of Architecture

University of Strathclyde

Dr Stirling Howieson

Senior Lecturer

Department of Architecture

University of Strathclyde

Dr Paul Tuohy

Lecturer

Energy Systems Research Unit

University of Strathclyde

Prof Lori McElroy

Department of Architecture

University of Strathclyde

Jonathan McQuillan

Associate, Anderson Bell & Christie

Dr Linda Toledo

Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow

Department of Architecture

University of Strathclyde

The opinions expressed in this report are those of the authors.

Report commissioned by

Building Standards Division
Directorate for Local Government and Housing
Denholm House
Almondvale Business Park
Livingston
EH54 6GA

Tel: 0300 244 4000

e-mail: buildingstandards@gov.scot

web: www.gov.scot/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards

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