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IAQ Building Education and Assessment Model (I-BEAM)
Contents
- Overview of I-BEAM
- Overview of Text Modules
- Overview of Visual Reference Modules
- IAQ Budgets and Accounts
- I-BEAM Forms
Bibliography
Contents
- ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines
- EPA Guidance Documents on IAQ
- HVAC Operations and Controls, Housekeeping and Maintenance for IAQ
- IAQ Management and Diagnostics
- IAQ in Design, New Construction and Renovation
- IAQ and Energy Efficiency
- Economic and Productivity Impact of IAQ
- Market Demand for IAQ
ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines
ASHRAE, 1989. ASHRAE Standard 62-1989. Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta.
ASHRAE, 1992. ASHRAE Standard 55-1992. Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta.
ASHRAE,1995. ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Applications. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta.
ASHRAE,1996. ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta.
ASHRAE,1997. ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
USEPA/NIOSH, 1998. Building Air Quality Action Plan. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Washington, D.C. EPA Publication No. 402-K-98-001.
USEPA, 1995. Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Action Kit. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Washington, D.C. EPA Publication No. 402-K-95-001 January 2005
USEPA, 1991. Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: A Self Paced Learning Module. Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C. EPA Publication No. EPA/400/3-91/002
USEPA, 1991. Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: A Reference Manual. Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C. Publication No. EPA/400/3-91/003
USEPA/NIOSH, 1991. Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Washington, D.C. EPA/400/1-91/033
HVAC Operations and Controls, Housekeeping and Maintenance for IAQ
Building Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences. 1988. Controls for Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems. National Academy Press. Washington, D.C.
Building Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences.1990. Policies and Criteria for Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems in Federal Buildings. National Academy Press. Washington, D.C.
Cohen, T. 1994. Providing constant ventilation in variable air volume systems. ASHRAE Journal 34(7): 43-50.
Cowan, J. 1986. Implications of Providing Required Outside Air Quantities in Office Buildings. ASHRAE Transactions V. Pt. Atlanta.
IUOE, 1994. Stationary Engineers: Indoor Air Quality Solution. A Comprehensive Indoor Air Quality Guide for Stationary Engineers. International Union of Operating Engineers.
Janu, G. J., Wenger, J. D., Nesler, C. G. 1995. Outdoor Air Flow Control for VAV Systems. ASHRAE Journal 37(4): 62-68
MidAtlantic Environmental Hygiene Resource Center. Indoor Air Quality for HVAC Contractors and Operators. Compendium of course materials (for course offered on September 20-22, 1995 in Baltimore). Philadelphia.
MidAtlantic Environmental Hygiene Resource Center. 1997. Cleaning and Restoration for a Healthy Indoor Environment. Compendium of papers and presentations (for course held on October 9-10 in Raleigh, NC). Philadelphia.
Mumma, S. A., Wong, Y. M. 1990. Analytical Evaluation of Outdoor Airflow Rate Variation Vs. Supply Airflow Rate Variation in Variable Air Volume Systems When the Outdoor Air Damper Position Is Fixed. ASHRAE Transactions 96(1): 1197-1208
Ventresca, J. 1991. Operation and Maintenance for IAQ: Implications from Energy Simulation of Increased Ventilation. IAQ ‘91: Healthy Buildings. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. Atlanta.
IAQ Management and Diagnostics
AIHA 1993. The Industrial Hygienist's Guide to Indoor Air Quality Investigations. Edited by Patrick J. Rafferty. American Industrial Hygiene Association, Technical Committee on Indoor Environmental Quality. Fairfax VA.
Brennan, T. and Turner, W.A. Indoor Air Quality Primer. 1999. In A Practical Guide to Ventilation Practices & Systems for Existing Buildings. Supplement to the April issue of Contracting Business and the May issue of Heating/Piping/AirConditioning Magazine. pp 5-12.
Brennan, T. Preventing and Solving IAQ Problems. 1999. In A Practical Guide to Ventilation Practices & Systems for Existing Buildings. Supplement to the April issue of Contracting Business and the May issue of Heating/Piping/AirConditioning Magazine. pp 12-15
Mudarri, David H. Potential Correction Factors for Interpreting CO2 Measurements in Buildings. ASHRAE Transactions, V. 103. Pt. 2. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta.
University of Tulsa, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 1989. IAQ Diagnostics: Hands-On Assessment of Building Ventilation and Pollutant Transport. A course prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Environments Division. Washington, D.C.
IAQ in Design, New Construction and Renovation
Axelrad, R. 1995. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems and Indoor Air Quality. In Maroni, M.; Seifert, B; and Lindvall, T. Indoor Air Quality: A Comprehensive Reference Book. Part VII. Control of Indoor Air Quality Climate. Elsevier. The Netherlands. pp 637-655.
Levin, H. Building Design for Good Indoor Air Quality. 1995. In Maroni, M.; Seifert, B; and Lindvall, T. Indoor Air Quality: A Comprehensive Reference Book. Part VII. Control of Indoor Air Quality Climate. 1995. Elsevier. The Netherlands. pp 569-635.
SMACNA, 1995. IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction. Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association. Chantilly, VA.
SMACNA, 1998. Indoor Air Quality–A Systems Approach. Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association. Chantilly, VA.
Turner, W. Avoiding Problems During Renovation.. 1999. In A Practical Guide to Ventilation Practices & Systems for Existing Buildings. Supplement to the April issue of Contracting Business and the May issue of Heating/Piping/AirConditioning Magazine. pp 16-19.
Eto, J., and C. Meyer, 1988. The HVAC Costs of Fresh Air Ventilation in Office Buildings. ASHRAE Transactions 94(2): 331-345.
Eto, J., 1990. The HVAC Costs of Increased Fresh Air Ventilation Rates in Office Buildings, Part 2. Proc. Of Indoor Air 90: The Fifth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Toronto
Mudarri, D., and Hall, J. 1996. Impacts of Increased Outdoor Air Flow Rates on Annual HVAC Energy Costs. In Proceedings of the 1996 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy. Washington, D.C.
Mudarri, D., Hall, J. and Werling C. 1996. Energy Costs and IAQ Performance of Ventilation Systems and Controls. In IAQ 96. Paths to Better Building Environments. Conference of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. Atlanta.
Gregerson, Joan. 1997. Commissioning Existing Buildings. Tech Update. E Source, Inc. TU-97-3. March.
Hall, J., Mudarri D., and Werling E. 1998. Can Indoor Environmental Quality Help Energy Projects Be Successful? In Proceedings of Energy Efficiency in a Competitive Environment: Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Asilomar, CA. August.
Herzog, Peter and LaVine, Lance. 1992. Identification and Quantification of the Impact of Improper Operation of Mid-size Minnesota Office Buildings on Energy Use: A Seven Building Case Study. In Proceedings of the 1992 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. Washington, D.C.
Mutammara, A.W., and Hittle, D.C. 1990. Energy Effects of Various Control Strategies for Variable Air Volume Systems. ASHRAE Transactions 96(1): 98-102.
Reddy, T. A., Liu, M., Claridge, D. E. 1996. Synergism Between Energy Use and Indoor Air Quality in Terminal Reheat Variable Air Volume Systems. In Proceedings of the 1996 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy. Washington, D.C.
Rengarajan, K ASHRAE Standard 62-1989 in Hot and Humid Climates. ASHRAE Transactions 102(1): 3949.
Steele, T., and Brown, M. 1990. Energy and Cost Implications of ASHRAE Standard 62-1989. Bonneville Power Administration. May.
Sauer, H. J., Howell, R. H. 1992. Estimating the Indoor Air Quality and Energy Performance of VAV Systems. ASHRAE Journal 34(7): 43-50.
Economic and Productivity Impact of IAQ
ASHRAE. 1995. Proceedings of the Workshop on Indoor Environment and Productivity. Baltimore. June.
Dorgan Associates Inc. 1993. Productivity and Indoor Environmental Quality Study. Report prepared for National Energy Management Institute. Alexandria, VA.
Fisk, W.J, and Rosenfeld A. J. 1997. Estimates of Improved Productivity and Health From Better Indoor Environments. Indoor Air: International Journal of Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Vol. 7. No. 3.
Heshong Mahone Group, 1999. Daylighting in Schools: An Investigation into the Relationship between Daylighting and Human Performance. Report to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Francisco.
Kroner, W., Stark-Martin, J.A., and Willemain, T. 1992. Rensselaer's West Bend Mutual Study: Using Advanced Office Technology to Increase Productivity. Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
Milton, D.K. et al. 2000. Risk of Sick Leave Associated with Outdoor Ventilation Level, Humidification, and Building Related Complaints. Indoor Air 10(4): 212-221.
Mudarri, David H. 1994. The Costs and Benefits of Smoking Restrictions: An Assessment of Smoke-Free Environment Act of 1993 (H.R. 3434). Office of Air and Radiation, United States Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Publication No. EPA/402-S-00-001.
Preller, Liesbeth et al. 1990. Sick Leave due to Work-Related Health Complaint Among Office Workers in the Netherlands. In Indoor Air 90. The Fifth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Vol.1. pp 227-230. Toronto.
Raw, Gary J., Roys, Michael, S., and Leaman, A. 1990. Further Findings from the Office Environment Survey: Productivity. In Indoor Air 90. The Fifth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Vol.1. pp 231-236.
Robertson, A.S. et al. 1990. The Effect in Building Ventilation Category on Sickness Absence Rates and the Prevalence of Sick Building Syndrome. In Indoor Air 90. The Fifth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate. V1 p 237-242. Toronto
Seppanen, O.A. et al. 1999. Association of Ventilation Rates and CO2 Concentrations with Health and Other Human responses in Commercial and Institutional Buildings. Indoor Air 9(4): 226-252
USEPA, 1989. Economic Impacts of Indoor Air Pollution. Report to Congress on Indoor Air Quality. Volume II: Assessment and Control of Indoor Air Pollution, Chapter 5. Office of Air and Radiation, United States Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Publication No. EPA/400/1-89/001C
Wargocki, P. et al. 2000. Productivity Is Affected by the Air Quality in Offices. In Proceedings of Healthy Buildings 2000. Vol. 1: 635-640.
Wyon, D. 1992. The Effect of Indoor Climate on Productivity and Performance. In Proceedings of Workshop on Indoor Environment and Productivity. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
BOMA, 1988. Office Tenant Moves and Changes. Building Owners and Managers Association International. Washington, D.C.
BOMA, 1996. How to Design & Manage Your Preventive Maintenance Program. Building Owners and Managers Association International Washington, D.C.
IFMA,1991. Office Temperature, Lack of Storage Space Rank High Among Employee Complaints. In IFMA New. International Facility Management Association October.
Mudarri, D. H. 2000. The Economics of Advanced Environmental Services in Buildings. In Creating the Productive Workplace. Clements-Croome Editor. 2000. E & FN Spon. London. pp 93-106.