Simulação do comportamento higrotérmico de Habitações de Interesse Social: análise do risco de fungos filamentosos

Abstract

The rapid growth in the number of affordable housing units in the southern region of Brazil in recent years has frequently led to energetically inefficient buildings, lacking a focus on resident comfort. The assessment of the performance of these homes through computer simulations is crucial to identify issues and propose solutions aimed at improving the internal quality of life for occupants. In addition to thermoenergetic performance, factors such as hygrothermal performance and the risk of filamentous fungi formation are crucial for thermal comfort and occupant health. This study aimed to comprehend the relationship between thermoenergetic performance and the risk of fungi formation in popular housing in the southern region of Brazil, providing insights for the enhancement of the design and construction of these homes. The results demonstrated that houses with adequate designs, insulating materials, and consideration of terrain conditions tend to provide greater thermal comfort and present a lower risk of fungi formation. A strong relationship was observed, highlighting that dwellings with better thermoenergetic performance tend to have fewer issues with the formation of fungi. This emphasizes the importance of projects prioritizing energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality to ensure the healthiness of popular buildings. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the relationship between thermoenergetic performance and the risk of fungi formation, consequently impacting the salubrity of popular buildings. These conclusions hold significant implications for the design and construction of affordable housing in Brazil, aiming at the health and well-being of occupants, especially in a scenario of population growth and housing deficit in the country.