The Importance of Ventilation in Housing
The requirements for a physiologically healthy home are a place that does not have interference from both inside and outside, has good lighting, has sufficient space for movement and has good ventilation.
Good ventilation is supported by a good ventilation system in the dwelling. Ventilation is one of the important factors that must be considered to build a residence. Here are the benefits of using ventilation for you.
Regulates air pollution
Air pollution does not only exist outdoors but there are also those that are indoors, for example, nitrogen dioxide gas produced from the use of stoves in the house.
Not only the gas produced by the stove, it turns out that cleaners containing ammonia, chlorine, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are also harmful to human health.
Air regulation
One of the vents that can be used for a home is a window. Windows can free the air entering the room so that the regulation or air exchange in the dwelling will run smoothly and the air will be fresh.
Good airflow is important, because an improper ventilation system can have a negative impact on the health of the occupants. The supply of oxygen and carbon dioxide will exchange properly.
Stops condensation and contamination
Condensation and damp conditions in dwellings can cause problems such as allergic reactions and respiratory problems. For those of you who have pets in the house, it could be their presence that can bring in air pollutants from outside such as dust mites that cause allergies.
Ventilation can also reduce humid conditions in the home that can lead to mold growth. In the long run, damp conditions in the home can cause damage. In addition, ventilation can keep the room dry so that dust mites will not breed.
Reduces heat
When many people are indoors, the environment can become hot and stuffy. With ventilation, the room will always have a smooth air exchange. The cool breeze from outside the room will be able to freely enter to replace the dirty air in the room.
Ventilation can also help remove the heat generated by electronic items in the house. In addition to providing coolness in the room, the use of wide ventilation can also save electricity usage because it can produce bright enough light.
Health benefits
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that poor indoor air quality is suspected to be one of the causes of the increasing spread of infectious diseases and deaths in developing countries.
Indoor air pollution coupled with poor ventilation can cause a number of health problems such as asthma, headaches, allergies and other respiratory disorders. Ventilation in this case is intended to reduce and remove viruses or bacteria that enter and are replaced with clean air.
