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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) impacts health and well-being. According to the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States, poor air quality is responsible for many health issues such as respiratory problems and heart disease. Indoor Life Quality and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) thus, today have become considerations for both the design/building industry and the general public. In response, many Green standards have been introduced for the built environment to help achieve better IAQ. Before delving into standards, let’s take a closer look at the causes and sources that impact indoor air quality. Indoor environmental quality The term “Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)” refers to the conditions that affect the health and well-being of people inside a building. It includes air quality, lighting, thermal conditions, ergonomics, and their effects on occupants or residents. It is achieved by improving air quality, reducing stress, and improving the qu...

Climate change The impact of climate change is for all to experience. It is something that none of us can now ignore. Interestingly, the built environment contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Since this has come to light, researchers have been diligently working to identify the highest emission contributors and then work at options to minimize these emissions. If statistics are to be believed, constructed spaces currently contribute to 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions: 28% from operational emissions and 11% from materials used in construction. The world’s population forecast states that the population will approach 10 billion by the middle of the century, doubling the global building stock. The building sector has a vital role to play in addressing  climate change . The release of carbon in the construction process is referred to as  upfront carbon.  The forecast is that the emissions from construction will account for about half of th...