Overview - Indoor Air Quality, Sick Building Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Many people now live and work indoors. In the winter in colder climates, people can spend over 90 percent of their time in the indoor environment. Considering that we spend a significant portion of our lives in bed, the bedroom should have the cleanest indoor air of any interior space.
Keyword(s)

IAQ, SBS, MCS, chemicals, VOC

Introduction

Employ an integrated approach. Involve building owners, entire design team, operators, maintenance staff, and tenants in the process. Practice prudent avoidance. Avoid materials and components that may contribute to the problem. Choose increased ventilation. Steer clear before problems appear. Evaluate the costs and benefits of all strategies. Compare life cycle costs versus the potential health consequences of occupants, decrease in guest satisfaction/worker production, and other economic and health consequences