On the whole,
the better indoor environmental quality translates into occupants» reporting that they suffer from fewer symptoms of sick building syndrome and that they enjoy better physical and mental health.
Not exact matches
The
indoor environmental quality measured in green buildings is
better compared to typical buildings and, as a result, occupants have less exposure to allergens, pollutants and
environmental contaminants such as the harmful gas formaldehyde found in some building materials.
As educators developed greater understanding of
environmental conditions that affect a school facility, building upgrades also took into account the need for proper acoustics and
good indoor air
quality into the discussion about building improvements.
It measures how
well a building or community performs across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved
indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.
LEED ® provides benchmarks for the design, construction and operation of a property and covers site makeup, building materials, water and energy efficiency as
well as
indoor environmental quality.
«Even with the
best intentions,
indoor environmental quality issues may emerge with interventions that have not been sufficiently
well screened for their effects on occupant safety and health,» the report said.
Areas of study will include the impact on humans from
environmental factors such as lighting, noise, air
quality and temperature, as
well as products and technologies that are used to create and furnish
indoor spaces.
We have performed over 7,000 MOLD and HOME inspections, as
well as providing specialized testing for: thermal imaging, EMF / RF, Mycotoxins, ERMI, VOC, allergens, bacteria and other
indoor air
quality environmental issues.