1. Humidity and Temperature

   1. Humidity - a quantity representing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere or a gas.

   2. This is a problem because humidity is a big problem when it comes to people's comfort

   3. How problems are indicated

• The problems are indicated by people that experience humidity and want to find ways to get around it or get rid of it entirely

• The amount of sales that humidity reducing products have are also a big indicator in how important it is to people that they are in an environment with low humidity.

1. Problems with humidity

   1. Humidity can cause many problems for people and their heath. Not only does it cause discomfort but it also promotes a good habitat for microbes that are detrimental to peoples help.  

   2. Cost can be a problem when it comes to humidity people spent lots of money on solutions to high humidity in their homes and workplace.

2. How to fix the humidity problem

   1. Research my materials and find out what works the best at reducing humidity while keeping the price at a competitive level. This research is necessary because there are a lot of materials that will work but I want to find the best one for the job.

   2. Pick a group of materials that could potentially reduce humidity levels

   3. Get my product out there so that people can use it and actually solve the problem.

lV. Advantages and drawbacks of each material

1. Silicon desiccant

• Non-flammable

• Reused by regenerating–heating the gel will stave off absorptions

• Can absorb up to 40% of its own weight

• Shelf life is indefinite–if stored airtight

• It is inert and will not corrode or disrupt materials

• Can be conveniently packed and is available in a many sizes for various applications.

• Can cause skin and eye irritation in some cases

B. wool + down

• Absorbs 30% of its own weight

• Holds the moisture in

• Limited to a controlled setting

• heavy