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Six Basic IAQ Control Strategies
Strategies for controlling the quality of indoor air can be condensed into six basic control methods: Source Management is the action of identifying, avoiding and isolating or removing a source of air contamination. It is one of the most important strategies because...
IAQ Definitions and Abbreviations
This post defines common IAQ terms (adapted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)) and some abbreviations used in many of the modules. Text in square brackets [] has been added by the authors of this document. Air changes per hour (ACH): the amount of...
CCIAQB’s Objective
The objective of the CCIAQB is, ultimately, to improve indoor air quality for all Canadians in every type of building. The CCIAQB has decided that its initial focus should be on buildings where many Canadians spend time outside their home, working, learning, shopping,...
Indoor Air Quality Video
https://youtu.be/YJ1pBL7SiWI
Alberta Government Staff Comment on IAQ Guide
“The module on Scent-Free Buildings provided clear information to setup a scent free policy within a building”- Alberta Government- Infrastructure Department- Interior Designer. “All modules contained clear and useful information to help us better operate our...
Canadian Committee on Indoor Air Quality and Buildings
The goal of the Canadian Committee on Indoor Air Quality and Buildings is to improve indoor air quality in buildings and, ultimately, the health of occupants, by providing a national forum and clearinghouse for ‘best-of-knowledge’ information on the design...
School Indoor Air Quality
School Indoor Air Quality Problem: A northern Alberta school was experiencing a strong periodic sewer-like gas smell that made students and staff sick. An investigation of the air handling unit found the humidification drain line to be dirty with a similar odour. When...
McMaster University Implements Energy Action Plan
McMaster University has implemented a plan that will result in a 20% reduction in energy and water use by 2018 with associated cost savings to exceed $2.6M. The aggressive strategy is looking at every opportunity to replace or upgrade older equipment, tap sources for...
Collaboration for Healthy School in Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania K-12 schools will benefit from a new partnership aimed at improving environmental health conditions. Funded by the Heinz Endowments, the initiative will provide hands-on assistance and expertise to districts, while offering limited financial...
Climate change could affect IAQ
A recent review of how climate change could affect indoor air quality offers a fresh insight into the potential adverse public-health impacts of climate change. The author, William Nazaroff of the University of California said: "Attention is skewed and outdoor issues...