Planning
Plan sensor locations, air distribution, moisture-tolerant finishes and clearance from cold walls. Coordinate heating or cooling with the energy plan. Open flames and improvised heaters are unsuitable.
Emergency preparedness · 18 min
Manage temperature and humidity
People and equipment generate heat and moisture even underground.
An earth-contact room may start cool and become humid and warm under occupancy. Condensation, mould, cold surfaces and sleep quality depend on the envelope, ventilation, occupancy and duration.
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Decision compass
Decide safely
Four questions lead from observation to a clear, safer action.
What needs to be clarified now?
What must I notice first?
- Record household needs, dependencies, current official information and available safe locations.
- Agree responsibilities, communication rules and a fallback before time pressure develops.
Remember: Observe → assess → choose a safer option → act.
People and equipment generate heat and moisture even underground.
Learning goals
- Measure temperature and humidity under occupancy
- List nearby hazards and every connected system
- Record the test result, responsible person and maintenance date
Inspection
Log temperature and relative humidity for several hours during an occupancy drill. Check corners, sleeping areas and surfaces behind shelving. Condensation or rising values trigger investigation.
Operation and maintenance
Ventilate and dehumidify according to the operating plan, keep surfaces accessible and inspect for odour or mould. Check equipment drains and condensate disposal regularly.
Practical check
- Measure temperature and humidity under occupancy
- Record conditions with photographs and a plan
- Assign responsibility
- Test function under realistic conditions
- Document results and maintenance date
Important
- Do not build without required specialist design
- Never trade escape routes or safe air for storage
- Do not present unverified assumptions as protective performance
Decision training
What must be checked before work begins on “Manage temperature and humidity”?
- ABuild immediately by improvisation
- BDocument conditions, obtain the required assessment and then test
- CPostpone the issue until an emergency
Show answer
Correct: B. Photographs, plans, specialist checks and a functional test show whether the proposed solution works safely at the actual site.