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Indoor air quality in homes, schools, working places and community sites is not a trivial problem in Europe,» state the authors.
Whether you chose linoleum flooring for its no - fuss functionality, the soft feel underfoot, its distinctive look, or its green attributes, you definitely want to take care of your investment in an ecofriendly way for the sake of maintaining it for as long as possible while protecting
the indoor air quality in your home.
You can also interactively estimate
the indoor air quality in your home.
Not exact matches
We use all natural cleaning products
in our
home not only because we care about the environment,
indoor air quality, and have a greywater system, but
in order that our kids can safely help us clean.
Through the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative and the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program, work has already been conducted
in the
home to reduce
indoor air quality issues, including repairs to the property's chimney, hot water tank, windows and walls.
In August, a team of chemists will measure the indoor air quality in 60 selected homes, while a team of anthropologists will conduct research into the chemists» communication with the local populatio
In August, a team of chemists will measure the
indoor air quality in 60 selected homes, while a team of anthropologists will conduct research into the chemists» communication with the local populatio
in 60 selected
homes, while a team of anthropologists will conduct research into the chemists» communication with the local population.
Indoor air quality is a concern especially in low - income and minority communities as studies show levels of indoor pollutants are often higher in these groups compared with more affluent
Indoor air quality is a concern especially
in low - income and minority communities as studies show levels of
indoor pollutants are often higher in these groups compared with more affluent
indoor pollutants are often higher
in these groups compared with more affluent
homes.
Discussions about
indoor air quality emerged
in the 1970s as a result of the energy crisis leading to
home construction that was more efficient by way of being sealed up tight... and subsequently lacking ventilation.
Your best bet for improving your
indoor air quality is to limit the toxins you bring into your
home in the first place.
I use an EnviroKlenz
air filtration unit (affiliate link)
in my
home and office to improve
indoor air quality.
Indoor air quality is extremely poor
in most
homes and workplaces containing all sorts of toxins, as well as microbes.
While you definitely want kids, pets, and food
in your life, the best way to deal with your remaining
indoor air -
quality problem is to add plants around the
home that absorb harmful chemicals over time.
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Despite increasing standards of insulation and airtightness, housing developers face few requirements to provide better ventilation and
indoor air quality for new
home buyers — beyond knocking extra holes
in walls.
A review
in issue six of Passive House Plus looked at the evidence on
air quality in naturally ventilated
homes, and came to the depressing conclusion that the long standing British and Irish norm of holes
in the walls or trickle vents
in the windows and intermittent extract fans
in kitchens and bathrooms, was not resulting
in good
indoor air quality (IAQ).
Martin Ingham, Adapt 6 Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
in new
homes Task Group final report, Zero Carbon Hub, 2013 7
Indoor air quality investigation
in code for sustainable
homes and Passivhaus dwellings, Grainne McGill et al, Queen's University, Befast 8 Performance project: large - scale monitoring study of demand controlled MEV
in occupied dwellings http://bit.ly/1ITy0WY 9 Performance of a demand controlled mechanical extract ventilation system for dwellings: simulations and
in - situ measurements I.Pollet et al, Renson, Bircholt Road, Maidstone, & Ghent University.
Strawbale building is the most resource - efficient way to build a super-insulated
home and results
in superior
indoor air quality and sound
quality.
In this GreenBuildingAdvisor.com article, low VOC material and a Zehnder ERV were used for the optimal indoor air quality strategy for this energy - efficient home in Shelburne, M
In this GreenBuildingAdvisor.com article, low VOC material and a Zehnder ERV were used for the optimal
indoor air quality strategy for this energy - efficient
home in Shelburne, M
in Shelburne, MA.
You will end up with a Georgia green
home or building that saves you money
in perpetuity through low utility bills, low maintenance and better
indoor air quality.
One man who has a rare amount of experience
in retrofitting heat pumps — and no commercial involvement
in a heat pump company — is Tipperary Energy Agency CEO Paul Kenny, who has overseen the installation of scores of heat pumps into energy upgraded
homes in the Tipperary region and beyond under the Superhomes scheme, along with other energy efficiency measures including airtightness, insulation upgrades and the installation of mechanical ventilation systems, combining cost - effective energy efficiency, comfort and
indoor air quality.
As one judge said, «This project shows how achievable sustainable design can be
in creating a bright and livable
home connected to the outdoors, while integrating performance features that improve water efficiency,
indoor air quality, and energy demand.»
Many recent news stories have covered health problems caused by
indoor air quality, so monitoring devices that can measure temperature, humidity and levels of carbon dioxide and VOC (volatile organic compounds) can be useful
in many offices and
homes.
The chemicals we use
in the
home contribute significantly to poor
indoor air quality.
The benefits of green
homes include: • Lower operational costs than conventional
homes due to greater energy and water efficiency, which can result
in lower utility bills; • High
quality construction, since green label requirements for building materials and techniques often go beyond standard building codes; • More comfortable and stable
indoor temperatures; • Healthier
indoor air quality; and • Other features that reduce environmental impact such as proximity to parks, shops and transit.