13.CHOI Younhee（Faculty of Human-Environment Studies / Academic Fellow）

Definition of Condensation Problems and Development of the Appropriate Technology for Low-income Dwellings

This study uses long-term field measurements to define the condensation problems in low-income dwellings. We found that the higher 10% level from the cumulative results was 7.42 g/m3 corresponds to the kitchens and canteens, which is a very humid degree. Therefore, this study proposed the appropriate technology for preventing condensation occurrence using an exhaust fan in the bathroom, rather than using the fancy humidity control systems. As measurement results, with the operation of proposed control strategy, it was possible to solve the condensation problem. The quality of low-income housing can be improved with minimum installation and operating costs.