Energy efficiency and indoor air quality have been the focuses for green and sustainable building design project. Whilst energy-efficient air conditioning, water heating and lighting systems are subjects of interest in the commercial and industrial sectors, households also have a growing quest for a safe, healthy and quality living. The preference for a combustion free indoor environment is therefore emerging. This paper discusses the latest technologies in electrical cooking, water heating, clothes drying and indoor air quality (IAQ), and the benefits they bring to consumers.
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