ABSTRACT

In the new millennium, indoor air quality methodologies have expanded, evolved, and morphed. This book addresses the old and the new. The focus is shifting from a knee-jerk to a more proactive response. Although indoor air quality in older buildings will continue to present old challenges, new construction is going forward with new challenges. Indo

chapter 1|12 pages

Historic Overview

chapter 2|14 pages

Investigation Plan

chapter 3|14 pages

The Hypothesis

chapter 4|24 pages

Pollen and Spore Allergens

chapter 5|26 pages

Viable Microbial Allergens

chapter 6|26 pages

Pathogenic Microbes

chapter 7|16 pages

Toxigenic Microbes

chapter 8|28 pages

Volatile Organic Compounds

chapter 10|8 pages

Carbon Dioxide

chapter 11|8 pages

Carbon Monoxide

chapter 12|12 pages

Formaldehyde

chapter 13|24 pages

Product Emissions

chapter 14|18 pages

Forensics of Dust

chapter 15|28 pages

Animal Allergenic Dust

chapter 16|20 pages

HVAC Systems

chapter 17|10 pages

Sewage Systems and Sewer Gases

chapter 18|16 pages

Tainted Chinese Drywall

chapter 19|14 pages

Green Buildings