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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: Environ...
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IEQ and Asthma
Indoor contaminants such as dust mites, molds, cockroaches, pet dander, secondhand smoke and some chemicals can trigger asthma attacks. One in 11...
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Under 10,000 SF Interiors Gut Rehab Project
This page provides Sustainable Strategies to consider as a space has or will undergo a major tenant gut rehab for projects under 10,000 SF.
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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is most simply described as the conditions inside the building. It includes air qualit...
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Energy & Atmosphere
Buildings and facilities rely on the operation of mechanical systems and electrical systems to maintain a high level of indoor environmenta...
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Sustainable Sites
Choosing a building's site and managing that site during construction are important to ensure a project’s sustainability. Environmentally r...
Green Products
Air Contaminants
Air contaminants are any substances in the air, particulate or gaseous, which pollute the air and make it hazardous to human health. Good indoor air quality management techniques seek to reduce the amount of contaminants in the air and protect the health of vulnerable building occupants.
Whole Building Systems
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IEQ - Allergies, Asthma and Mold
Poor indoor air quality resulting from dusts, molds, pests, and airborne contaminants like VOCs can lead to dizziness, skin irritations, asthma, sho...
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IEQ - Moisture Control
Moisture can enter the office building in a number of ways, including leaks in the building envelope and plumbing systems or excessive moisture in t...
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IEQ - Ventilation / Filtration
Ventilation is the process of "changing" or replacing air in any space to remove airborne contaminants such as moisture, odors, emissions from build...
Materials
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Entrance Mats
Entrance Mats located at the main doors of the building, either on the exterior or interior, trap the contaminants from foot traffic. Dust, dirt ... -
Overhead Air Distribution
Overhead air distribution is the most common approach to mixing and delivering conditioned air to a space, though the delivery method can vary from ... -
Under Floor Air Distribution
Under floor air distribution systems supply conditioned air to an occupied space via diffusers in a raised floor. This system effectively maintains... -
Kitchen Exhaust Hoods
Kitchen exhaust hoods are a large energy consumer in cafeteria spaces. Significant amounts of energy can be conserved by utilizing transfer air – co...