Sentences with phrase «lower indoor air quality»

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Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions for indoor air quality (less than 0.5 parts per million)

GREENGUARD Gold is an independent third - party certification that the nursery furniture item is low - emission — that is, emission of volatile compounds (VOC's) which can contribute to bad indoor air quality.

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.

Also, in the winter we tend to spend more time indoors in low air quality.

Indoor air quality is typically much lower than outside air quality, do you wet dust (much better for indoor air quality), replace hvac filters monthly, have air ducts cleaned annually, own and run air purifiers, keep a variety of houseplants, have natural (voc free) furniture and mattresses, and use a HEPA filter vIndoor air quality is typically much lower than outside air quality, do you wet dust (much better for indoor air quality), replace hvac filters monthly, have air ducts cleaned annually, own and run air purifiers, keep a variety of houseplants, have natural (voc free) furniture and mattresses, and use a HEPA filter vindoor air quality), replace hvac filters monthly, have air ducts cleaned annually, own and run air purifiers, keep a variety of houseplants, have natural (voc free) furniture and mattresses, and use a HEPA filter vacuum?

Choosing a paint that's low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-- or, even better, totally free of them — can improve indoor air quality (and your health).

They also have zero or low VOCs associated with contaminating indoor air quality and causing eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; dizziness; and allergies.

Good indoor air quality and low carbon emissions can be achieved through natural ventilation, when possible, which can refresh indoor air without increasing energy consumption, but this requires good outdoor air quality.

The adhesives, sealants, paints, primers and coatings used on the interior complied with the South Coast Air Quality Management District's guidelines as either low VOC or zero VOC, reducing indoor air contamination and improving air qualiAir Quality Management District's guidelines as either low VOC or zero VOC, reducing indoor air contamination and improving air qQuality Management District's guidelines as either low VOC or zero VOC, reducing indoor air contamination and improving air qualiair contamination and improving air qualiair qualityquality.

Consequently, ventilation rates in new houses without supplemental ventilation can be relatively low with a related potential for degraded indoor air 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, 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.

The «Multi Comfort» concept is based on an integrated approach to building design that aims to deliver thermal comfort, low energy bills, and excellent indoor air quality as well as visual and acoustic comfort, according to Isover.

Lower utility bills, reduced noise, and better indoor air quality are just a few.

The bottom line is that the scientific basis of Passive House is strong and the rift between PHI and PHIUS won't prevent people from being able to have a certified Passive House building with lower utility bills, reduced noise, and superior indoor air quality.

Gregory Duncan, a New York City architect with credentials from both institutions, says despite the organizations» difference of opinions the benefits of building to the Passive House standard remain unchanged: «Lower utility bills, reduced noise, and better indoor air quality are just a few,» he points out.

«The reasons for designing, building, buying or renting Passive House buildings can vary: predictably low energy bills, superior comfort, outstanding indoor air quality, or reduced carbon

Significant investments may be required to ensure that power generation keeps up with rising demand associated with rising temperatures.38, 39 Finally, vulnerability to heat waves is not evenly distributed throughout urban areas; outdoor versus indoor air temperatures, air quality, baseline health, and access to air conditioning are all dependent on socioeconomic factors.29 Socioeconomic factors that tend to increase vulnerability to such hazards include race and ethnicity (being a minority), age (the elderly and children), gender (female), socioeconomic status (low income, status, or poverty), and education (low educational attainment).

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A Passive House will provide a long - life, low maintenance, light - filled and whole - house high comfort with extraordinary low heating bills and excellent indoor air quality.

A Passive House building means its inhabitants can enjoy even temperatures and draft - free conditions along with high indoor air quality in respect of balanced humidity and low CO2 levels.

He knew that if the build team could achieve this, they would deliver healthy houses with almost no risk of condensation, high indoor air quality, a high degree of thermal comfort and low heating costs.

And more importantly, very little research has been done to see whether our building regulations actually work — that is, whether they really deliver comfortable, warm, healthy buildings with good indoor air quality and low heating bills.

This improves comfort and the quality of indoor air, while lowering maintenance costs.

When these five principles work in concert, post-occupancy studies have shown that buildings have much lower energy demand, high indoor air quality, thermal comfort and better acoustics.

Choosing a paint that's low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-- or, even better, totally free of them — can improve indoor air quality (and your health).

The standards are among the most rigorous in the world to test for the lowest measurements of chemical emissions such as VOCs, and certifies that Newton products help to promote a healthier indoor air quality.»

Low energy buildings behave differently, and the industry's broad failure to get to grips with building physics means that some considerable risks — overheating, poor indoor air quality and both surface and interstitial condensation, never mind failure to deliver anticipated energy savings — won't be discovered until tens of thousands of buildings have been built, and the damage is done.

Manufactured home HVAC, space heaters, infrared high and low intensity heating products, indoor air quality products, hearth products, packaged roof top units, gas piping and underground gas piping systems.

«Empty - nester clients like the low energy efficiency, and younger couples gravitate because of environmental concerns and the healthier indoor air quality,» says St. Louis builder Matt Belcher, chairman of his local Home Builders Association's Green Building Council.

Features such as low impact site planning, efficient energy usage, high indoor air quality, reduced water consumption & responsible construction practices are just some of the ways that Liberty Homes will achieve these goals.

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 traLower 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 tralower 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.