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      Condensation and mould in Australian homes

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      1st International Conference on Moisture in Buildings 2021 (ICMB21)
      28-29 June 2021
      condensation, mould, hygrothermal, bio-hygrothermal, energy efficiency, timber frames construction
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            Abstract

            Since 2002, the Australian building regulations have required increasing levels of insulation and building sealing. The focus of these regulations has been to reduce energy consumption associated with the use of heating and cooling appliances, and by default, reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. However, this singular focus has allowed building regulations to develop which have promoted the design and construction of new buildings that allow moisture to form and accumulate and support the growth of mould on interior and interstitial surfaces. Since 2010, the team at the University of Tasmania have been recommending regulatory change, with the first significant success in 2019. This paper will discuss the Australian experience, our research focuses and our hopes for the future.

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            18 May 2021
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            [1 ] School of Architecture and Design, University of Tasmania
            [2 ] Fraunhofer Institute of Building Physics, Holzkirchen
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            10.14293/ICMB210076
            b28e50bf-c224-4aff-b040-050974a410a1
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            1st International Conference on Moisture in Buildings 2021
            ICMB21
            Online
            28-29 June 2021
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