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View article: Impact of Wood on Perception of Transient and Steady-State Indoor Thermal Environments
Impact of Wood on Perception of Transient and Steady-State Indoor Thermal Environments Open
Wood is often used as an interior surface finish in buildings, including exposed cross-laminated timber panels and other structural mass timber members. Building occupants generally have a positive reaction to visible wood elements used in…
View article: Effects of wetting events on mass timber surface microbial communities and VOC emissions: implications for building operation and occupant well-being
Effects of wetting events on mass timber surface microbial communities and VOC emissions: implications for building operation and occupant well-being Open
Introduction Humans have used wood as a construction material throughout history. Currently, mass timber products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), are becoming more popular as a structural material, since they are renewable and have …
View article: Air, surface, and wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2; a multimodal evaluation of COVID-19 detection in a built environment
Air, surface, and wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2; a multimodal evaluation of COVID-19 detection in a built environment Open
View article: DEVELOPING AN APPLICATION FOR MASS PLYWOOD PANELS IN SEISMIC AND ENERGY WALL RETROFITS
DEVELOPING AN APPLICATION FOR MASS PLYWOOD PANELS IN SEISMIC AND ENERGY WALL RETROFITS Open
View article: SEISMIC AND ENERGY RETROFIT OF MULTIFAMILY LIGHT-FRAME TIMBER RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS USING MASS PLY PANEL (MPP) WALL FAÇADE SYSTEM
SEISMIC AND ENERGY RETROFIT OF MULTIFAMILY LIGHT-FRAME TIMBER RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS USING MASS PLY PANEL (MPP) WALL FAÇADE SYSTEM Open
The most common type of construction in the US for single and multifamily housing is known as Light-Wood-Frame (LWF).This system has been widely used for decades, following prescriptive design rules and usually without an engineered-based …
View article: Garden soil bacteria transiently colonize gardeners' skin after direct soil contact
Garden soil bacteria transiently colonize gardeners' skin after direct soil contact Open
Urban soils provide a number of ecosystem services and health benefits, yet they are understudied compared with agricultural and wildland soils. Healthy soils host diverse microbiota, exposure to which may be critical for immune developmen…
View article: Temporary establishment of bacteria from indoor plant leaves and soil on human skin
Temporary establishment of bacteria from indoor plant leaves and soil on human skin Open
Background Plants are found in a large percentage of indoor environments, yet the potential for bacteria associated with indoor plant leaves and soil to colonize human skin remains unclear. We report results of experiments in a controlled …
View article: A novel VOC breath tracer method to evaluate indoor respiratory exposures in the near- and far-fields; implications for the spread of respiratory viruses
A novel VOC breath tracer method to evaluate indoor respiratory exposures in the near- and far-fields; implications for the spread of respiratory viruses Open
View article: Evaluating fomite risk of brown paper bags storing personal protective equipment exposed to SARS-CoV-2: A quasi-experimental study
Evaluating fomite risk of brown paper bags storing personal protective equipment exposed to SARS-CoV-2: A quasi-experimental study Open
Introduction Literature is lacking on the safety of storing contaminated PPE in paper bags for reuse, potentially increasing exposure to frontline healthcare workers (HCW) and patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectivenes…
View article: Longitudinal analysis of built environment and aerosol contamination associated with isolated COVID-19 positive individuals
Longitudinal analysis of built environment and aerosol contamination associated with isolated COVID-19 positive individuals Open
View article: A novel VOC breath tracer method to evaluate indoor respiratory exposures in the near- and far-fields
A novel VOC breath tracer method to evaluate indoor respiratory exposures in the near- and far-fields Open
Several studies suggest that far-field transmission (> 6 ft) explains the significant number of COVID-19 superspreading outbreaks. Therefore, quantitative evaluation of near- and far-field exposure to emissions from a source is key to bett…
View article: A novel VOC breath tracer method to evaluate indoor respiratory exposures in the near- and far-fields
A novel VOC breath tracer method to evaluate indoor respiratory exposures in the near- and far-fields Open
Several studies suggest that far-field transmission (> 6 ft) explains the significant number of COVID-19 superspreading outbreaks. Therefore, quantitative evaluation of near- and far-field exposure to emissions from a source is key to bett…
View article: Evaluating Fomite Risk of Brown Paper Bags Storing Personal Protective Equipment Exposed to SARS-CoV-2: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Evaluating Fomite Risk of Brown Paper Bags Storing Personal Protective Equipment Exposed to SARS-CoV-2: A Quasi-Experimental Study Open
Introduction Literature is lacking on the safety of storing contaminated PPE in paper bags for reuse, potentially increasing exposure to frontline healthcare workers (HCW) and patients. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of paper bag…
View article: Quantifying Environmental Mitigation of Aerosol Viral Load in a Controlled Chamber With Participants Diagnosed With Coronavirus Disease 2019
Quantifying Environmental Mitigation of Aerosol Viral Load in a Controlled Chamber With Participants Diagnosed With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Open
Background Several studies indicate that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily transmitted within indoor spaces. Therefore, environmental characterization of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 viral load with respec…
View article: Evaluation of a bioaerosol sampler for indoor environmental surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Evaluation of a bioaerosol sampler for indoor environmental surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Open
The worldwide spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has ubiquitously impacted many aspects of life. As vaccines continue to be manufactured and administered, limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2 will rely more…
View article: A Quantitative Risk Estimation Platform for Indoor Aerosol Transmission of COVID‐19
A Quantitative Risk Estimation Platform for Indoor Aerosol Transmission of COVID‐19 Open
Aerosol transmission has played a significant role in the transmission of COVID‐19 disease worldwide. We developed a COVID‐19 aerosol transmission risk estimation model to better understand how key parameters associated with indoor spaces …
View article: Critical Capability Needs for Reduction of Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Indoors
Critical Capability Needs for Reduction of Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Indoors Open
Coordination of efforts to assess the challenges and pain points felt by industries from around the globe working to reduce COVID-19 transmission in the indoor environment as well as innovative solutions applied to meet these challenges is…
View article: Quantifying human and environmental viral load relationships amidst mitigation strategies in a controlled chamber with participants having COVID-19
Quantifying human and environmental viral load relationships amidst mitigation strategies in a controlled chamber with participants having COVID-19 Open
Several studies indicate that COVID-19 is primarily transmitted within indoor spaces. Therefore, environmental characterization of SARS-CoV-2 viral load with respect to human activity, building parameters, and environmental mitigation stra…
View article: Longitudinal Analysis of Built Environment and Aerosol Contamination Associated with Isolated COVID-19 Positive Individuals
Longitudinal Analysis of Built Environment and Aerosol Contamination Associated with Isolated COVID-19 Positive Individuals Open
The indoor environment is the primary location for the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), largely driven by respiratory particle accumul…
View article: Differing effects of four building materials on viable bacterial communities and VOCs
Differing effects of four building materials on viable bacterial communities and VOCs Open
View article: Identification of SARS‐CoV‐2 RNA in healthcare heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units
Identification of SARS‐CoV‐2 RNA in healthcare heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units Open
Evidence continues to grow supporting the aerosol transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2). To assess the potential role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in airborne viral tra…
View article: Exploring Integrated Environmental Viral Surveillance of Indoor Environments: A comparison of surface and bioaerosol environmental sampling in hospital rooms with COVID-19 patients
Exploring Integrated Environmental Viral Surveillance of Indoor Environments: A comparison of surface and bioaerosol environmental sampling in hospital rooms with COVID-19 patients Open
The outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has dramatically transformed policies and practices surrounding public health. One such shift is the expanded emphasis on environmental surveillance for pathogens…
View article: Evaluation of a Bioaerosol Sampler for Indoor Environmental Surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Evaluation of a Bioaerosol Sampler for Indoor Environmental Surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Open
The worldwide spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has ubiquitously impacted many aspects of life. As vaccines continue to be manufactured and administered, limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2 will rely more…
View article: A quantitative risk estimation platform for indoor aerosol transmission of COVID-19
A quantitative risk estimation platform for indoor aerosol transmission of COVID-19 Open
Aerosol transmission has played a significant role in the transmission of COVID-19 disease worldwide. We developed a COVID-19 aerosol transmission risk estimation platform to better understand how key parameters associated with indoor spac…
View article: Comparing perceptions of a dimmable LED lighting system between a real space and a virtual reality display
Comparing perceptions of a dimmable LED lighting system between a real space and a virtual reality display Open
Over the last several decades, designers have used digital screens to view images of real and simulated spaces and make critical design decisions. Screen technology has improved during this time, as technologies like OLED have replaced leg…
View article: Indoor plant microbiome
Indoor plant microbiome Open
Here we report results of experiments performed in a controlled climate chamber to characterize the diversity of bacterial communities inhabiting the growing media and leaves of five indoor plant species, and quantify microbial transfer dy…
View article: Indoor plant microbiome
Indoor plant microbiome Open
Here we report results of experiments performed in a controlled climate chamber to characterize the diversity of bacterial communities inhabiting the growing media and leaves of five indoor plant species, and quantify microbial transfer dy…
View article: Evaluating Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Cross-Laminated Timber Bonded with a Soy-Based Adhesive
Evaluating Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Cross-Laminated Timber Bonded with a Soy-Based Adhesive Open
Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from indoor sources are large determinants of the indoor air quality (IAQ) and occupant health. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a panelized engineered wood product often left exposed as an interior…
View article: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Environmental Contamination and Childbirth
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Environmental Contamination and Childbirth Open
Patients with asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection give rise to SARS-CoV-2 environmental contamination during childbirth.
View article: Viable bacterial communities on hospital window components in patient rooms
Viable bacterial communities on hospital window components in patient rooms Open
Previous studies demonstrate an exchange of bacteria between hospital room surfaces and patients, and a reduction in survival of microorganisms in dust inside buildings from sunlight exposure. While the transmission of microorganisms betwe…