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This case study examines severe mold problems in a new home in Japan, attributed to the misapplication of passive ventilation practices in a modern, air-conditioned building. This problem is not limited to Japan, but is applicable to most climates, as the lack of environmental separation coupled with modern air conditioning systems, vapor impermeable materials, and exhaust side ventilation can be a recipe for mold problems.
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This case study examines severe mold problems in a new home in Japan, attributed to the misapplication of passive ventilation practices in a modern, air-conditioned building. This problem is not limited to Japan, but is applicable to most climates, as the lack of environmental separation coupled with modern air conditioning systems, vapor impermeable materials, and exhaust side ventilation can be a recipe for mold problems.
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