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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 quality, but also access to da...
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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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Occupant Comfort
Comfortable workers are more likely to be productive and engaged with their work than those who struggle to work in spaces that create barriers and ... -
Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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Building Operations and Maintenance Services
Follow these sustainable strategies as your space renovations are complete and the building and interiors are operated in an environmentally sustai... -
Buildings and Health
The challenge for building design and operations is to identify and eliminate health risks while also providing positive physical, emotional, and...
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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 environmental qual...
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Health
Good health has both physical and psychological components. Being healthy means the absence of disease and illness, as well as feeling posi...
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Building Systems Upgrades
This page details Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use, and occupant co... -
Biophilic Design
Learn why nature is so important to us, what we know about the benefits of nature, and how biophilia is being applied in buildings, particularly in ... -
Enhancing Health with Indoor Air
Four key levers to enhance health and performance by improving indoor air.
Green Products
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Dehumidifiers
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Air Purifiers (Cleaners)
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Air Fresheners and Deodorizers
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Paint
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Paint: Consolidated Latex Paint
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Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- Dark Colors
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Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- White, Off-White, and Pastel Colors
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Latex
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Water-borne Alkyd
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Oil-Based
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Solvent-borne Alkyd
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Light Bulbs
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Light Bulbs: Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
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Light Bulbs: LED Lighting
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Paint: Exterior Paint and Coatings
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the state of the air within a space. A space with good indoor air quality is one that is low in toxins, contaminants and odors. Good air quality possible when spaces are well ventilated (with outside air) and protected from 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.
Whole Building Systems
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IEQ - EPA's I-BEAM
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/indoor-air-quality-building-education-and-assessment-model
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IEQ - EPA | IAQ Building Education and Assessment Model (I-BEAM) Computer Software
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/indoor-air-quality-building-education-and-assessment-model
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IEQ - EPA | Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality
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IEQ - Indoor Air Quality
A primary component of a successful indoor environment quality strategy is air; specifically its composition, odor, temperature, and moisture conten...
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IEQ - DOE LBL | Indoor Air Quality Scientific Findings Resource Bank
https://iaqscience.lbl.gov
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IEQ - EPA | Indoor Air Quality
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq
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IEQ - ASHRAE.org | Indoor Air Quality Guide (Appendix C - Mold)
https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/bookstore/indoor-air-quality-guide
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IEQ - DOE LBL | Indoor Air Quality Scientific Findings Resource Bank (IAQ-SFRB)
https://iaqscience.lbl.gov/
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Planted Roof - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Plants have long been used in the urban environment to remove air pollutants like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, smog-forming compounds and par...
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HVAC - EQp1
Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
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HVAC - EQc1
Indoor Air Quality Management Program
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HVAC - EQc2
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
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HVAC - EQp1
Minimum indoor Air Quality Performance
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HVAC - EQc1
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
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HVAC - EQc3
Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
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HVAC - EQc4
Indoor Air Quality Assessment
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HVAC - EQp1
Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
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HVAC - EQc1
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
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HVAC - EQc3
Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
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HVAC - EQc4
Indoor Air Quality Assessment
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HVAC - Example Questions
Will there be indoor air quality monitoring?
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IEQ - EPA | Energy Cost and IAQ Performance of Ventilation Systems and Controls
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/ventilation-systems-and-controls-study
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IEQ - EPA | Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) Study
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/building-assessment-survey-and-evaluation-study
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IEQ - EQp1
Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
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IEQ - EQc1
Indoor Air Quality Management Program
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IEQ - EQc2
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
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IEQ - EQp1
Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
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IEQ - EQc1
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
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IEQ - EQc4
Indoor Air Quality Assessment
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IEQ - EQp1
Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
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IEQ - EQc1
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
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IEQ - EQc3
Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
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IEQ - EQc4
Indoor Air Quality Assessment
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IEQ - EPA | Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) Study
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/building-assessment-survey-and-evaluation-study
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Planted Roof - Green Tips Impact
Locate ventilation intakes near planted roofs to promote cleaner indoor air quality.
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Planted Roof - EQc1
Indoor Air Quality Management Program
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Planted Roof - EQc3
Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
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IEQ - EPA's Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/building-air-quality-guide-guide-building-owners-and-facility-managers
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IEQ - Ventilation and IAQ
Ventilation, filtration, and the associated indoor air quality are important for maintaining occupant health and satisfaction. Providing ventilation...
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IEQ - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) dedicates an entire credit section to enhancing t...
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IEQ - LEED BD+C: New Construction (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) highlights indoor environmental quality in a fully ...
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IEQ - Example Questions
Is there a requirement that design criteria for the ventilation system meet ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality...
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IEQ - EPA | Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/building-air-quality-guide-guide-building-owners-and-facility-managers
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HVAC - HVAC Impact on Humans
Providing high quality thermal and ventilation comfort as part of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in commercial offices is a high priority for fe...
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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 - Thermal Comfort
Thermal conditions, which include air temperature, relative humidity, and velocity, greatly impact overall occupant comfort and associated productiv...
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IEQ - Owner
The owner wants to maximize the project’s return on investment as well as the overall building’s market value. As a result, the building...
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Submetering - Impact on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Submetering systems help to improve resource efficiency and conservation practices in a building, which can be used to improve indoor environmental ...
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IEQ - Resources
The resource impacted greatest from indoor environmental quality is not energy, water, or physical materials themselves; it’s the occupants th...
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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...
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IEQ - IAQ Management
Construction and renovation projects pose a unique threat to indoor air quality. IAQ management plans should be instated that emphasize the protecti...
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IEQ - Green Globes for Existing Buildings (EB)
Green Globes for Existing Buildings addresses a healthy indoor environment through questions pertaining to the ventilation system, filtration system...
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HVAC - Integrative Design Process
The integrative design process understands that buildings, their components, and their context are interrelated. Whole-building systems observe this...
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IEQ - Green Cleaning and Integrated Pest Management
It is no surprise that regular upkeep is necessary to maintain a high indoor air quality, as dust, dirt, and mold accrue on materials in the space o...
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IEQ - Facility Manager
By establishing green cleaning contracts and purchasing agreements that specify environmentally-friendly cleaning and office materials, the facility...
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IEQ - Occupant Survey
IEQ occupant surveys are a cost effective and valuable resource for identifying areas of discomfort or dissatisfaction to address during renovation ...
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IEQ - Low-emitting Materials
Building materials, such as paints, sealants, adhesives, office equipment and furnishings, can emit invisible, odorous, and potentially harmful gass...
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IEQ - Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an economically and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that utilizes preventative measures, m...
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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 - System Overview
Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors1 and as a result their comfort, health, and work performance rely heavily on indoor e...
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IEQ - Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
Provide occupants with safe and healthy ventilation and thermal comfort, in alignment with applicable ASHRAE standards and statutory requirements....
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Submetering - System Impact on Humans
Submeters offer an exciting look into a building's energy consumption. While submetering systems by themselves have no direct impact on resource use...
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HVAC - Commissioning
The process of ensuring that your building is operating properly starts with commissioning. In general, commissioning is the process of ensuring tha...
Materials
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Paints and Coatings
Paints and coatings provide an aesthetically appealing atmosphere for a commercial setting. Paints and coatings should contain low or no VOCs to m... -
Steel Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
Aluminum Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
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... -
Thermostat
A thermostat is a component of the HVAC controls system. Detection and communication of the space temperature is a critical component of overall HV... -
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 ... -
Plants / Planters
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Vinyl Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
Fiberglass Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
Glass - Single Pane
Single pane windows are not typical in new commercial buildings as they resist the transfer of heat poorly and have an insulating value (R-value) of... -
Composite Wood
Interior doors are often made of a composite wood core covered with a laminate or wood veneer. Doors made with engineered wood are cheaper than sol... -
Open Ceiling
Open ceilings offer a modern, industrial-type feel to a space as duct-work and piping are typically visible. Like bare concrete floors, open ceiling...