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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of the air within a space. A space with good indoor air quality is one that is well ventilated (with outside air) and that is not compromised by pollutants brought into the space or by pollutants off-gassed within the space. Strategies used to create good IAQ include bringing in 100% outside air, maintaining appropriate exhaust systems, complying with ASHRAE Standard 62.1, utilizing high efficiency MERV filters in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, installing walk-off mats at entryways, prohibiting smoking with the space and near operable windows and air intakes, providing indoor plants, and using only low-emitting / non-toxic materials and green housekeeping products.
Learn & Plan Topics
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Indoor Air Quality
EPA studies indicate indoor levels of pollutants may be up to ten times higher than outdoor levels. Source: Environmental Protection Agency (2008). An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html -
Building Systems Upgrades
The following are Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use and occupant comfort. Refer to the Share Section for a representative project Case Study to discover key practices, benefits, results and checklists.
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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
Whole Building Analysis
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Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers (Resources > IEQ)
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Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers (Resources / Case Study > IEQ)
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IAQ Management (Resources > IEQ)
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Ventilation and IAQ (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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EPA Energy Cost and IAQ Performance of Ventilation Systems and Controls (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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Indoor Air Quality Scientific Findings Resource Bank (IAQ-SFRB) (Resources / Case Study > IEQ)
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IAQ Building Education and Assessment Model (I-BEAM) Computer Software (Resources / Case Study > IEQ)
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EPA's I-BEAM (Resources > IEQ)
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EPA Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) Study (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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EPA Indoor Air Quality (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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EPA Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) Study (Resources / Case Study > IEQ)
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LEED for New Construction (2009) (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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Green Tips (Resources > IEQ)
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Allergies, Asthma and Mold (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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Green Tips (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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The HPSB Guiding Principles for New Construction and Major Renovations (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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Resources (IEQ)
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Indoor Air Quality (Resources > IEQ)
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LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (2009) (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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Green Globes Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings (CIEB) (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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Integrated Pest Management (O&M > IEQ)
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Entryway Systems (O&M > IEQ)
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Moisture Control (O&M > IEQ)