Hypothesis
 Questions Raised and Statement of Hypothesis

Hypothesis

By installing new windows in the residence rooms at the Berkeley YMCA the ventilation rate will fall below the ASHRAE standards.

Inquiry

• How airtight are the rooms?
• What is the current ventilation rate?
• Why do occupants leave the windows open even when the heat is on?
• Do people prefer open windows for ventilation or mechanical ventilation?
• What is the ASHRAE standard for hotel rooms and is it adequate for comfort?
• Would the occupants use room controls if they were installed on the radiators?
• What is an alternative to the transom windows for cross ventilation in the summer?

Window in Question

Residential Room Layouts

Double-Occupancy Room

Triple-Occupancy Room

By installing new windows in the residence rooms at the Berkeley YMCA the ventilation rate will fall below the ASHRAE standards.