Sentences with phrase «of good indoor air quality»

Despite these difficulties, the team went ahead — the client wanted to share the benefits of good indoor air quality in all the dwellings.

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Secondly, carpet is one of the best floor covering materials for indoor air quality, despite many rumors to the contrary.

While humidifiers, air purifiers, and space heaters are some of the best ways to control indoor air pollutants and heating, most people don't break into a smile about these traditionally unexciting humidity, air quality, and heating solutions.

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?

Indoor air quality is extremely poor in most homes and workplaces containing all sorts of toxins, as well as microbes.

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).

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.

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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).

So it's refreshing to find that the designer of this contemporary Dublin home put so much attention on insulation, airtightness and indoor air quality — as well as good looks.

Better indoor air quality is one of the key benefits of green homes.

«Having good indoor air quality can minimise the symptoms of asthma, which our eldest daughter suffers from.

Homes and buildings that take advantage of this support are projected to see annual energy cost savings of more than $ 9 million and total lifetime savings of as much as $ 180 million, as well as improved household comfort and 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.

Although the 2030 Challenge is at the core of the AIA 2030 Commitment, the Commitment — which only applies to AIA members — encompasses other issues as well, such as incorporating water and indoor air quality requirements in every design and outlining internal policies within the firm with regards to recycling, green product purchasing and energy conservation, among others.

The end result is a filtration system hundreds of times more efficient than standard ventilation systems, capable of providing the homeowner and occupants with the best possible indoor air quality no matter what is happening in the environment around them.

«Occupants of a Passive House enjoy thermal comfort all year round, as well as superior indoor air quality from the continual flow of fresh air provided by a heat recovery ventilation system.»

Moisture movement by air leakage (the exfiltration of interior moisture - laden air during heating periods and the infiltration of exterior moisture - laden air during cooling periods) is controlled by limiting air leakage openings, controlling the interior levels of moisture during heating periods by utilizing controlled ventilation (dilution by air change) combined with source control (direct venting of clothes dryers as well as the use of subgrade vapor retarders under concrete floor slabs and bath and kitchen exhaust systems), controlling the interior levels of moisture during cooling periods by utilizing the dehumidification capabilities of mechanical cooling systems, and limiting controlled ventilation to minimum values established by indoor air quality concerns.

AIA lists the ambitions set for the building: «1) to create the best possible learning environment by providing exceptional daylighting, views, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort; 2) to make the sustainable design strategies a visible part of the students» education by developing the site as a teaching tool with natural drainage and native and food - producing plants; 3) to inspire and excite the community about the possibilities of sustainable design and in turn generate support and private funding; 4) to reach net - zero electricity use through exceptional efficiency and adding photovoltaic (PV) capacity to meet the remaining electrical demand; and 5) to reach these goals with only a modest cost premium.»

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).

According to the company (based on information from the World Health Organization and the EPA), it might be better for people to track the air quality around them instead of focusing on their fitness trackers, as some 92 % of the world's population lives in places where the air pollution exceeds the levels considered to be «healthy», and even indoor air quality can be worse than outside air quality.

Of all the things we did to improve the indoor air quality of UPMC East, selecting better materials was the easiest for interiorOf all the things we did to improve the indoor air quality of UPMC East, selecting better materials was the easiest for interiorof UPMC East, selecting better materials was the easiest for interiors.

Products like construction, drywall and subfloor adhesive might not be the first things that jump to mind when you think «green building,» but they're an important part of having good indoor air quality — something we've learned can be 10 times worse

Products like construction, drywall and subfloor adhesive might not be the first things that jump to mind when you think «green building,» but they're an important part of having good indoor air quality — something we've learned can be 10 times worse than the air outside.

With Silken Park, passive house certification meant some of the indicators within HPI were deemed to be met but sometimes for slightly different reasons, the designed ventilation system is required principally to guarantee good indoor air quality rather than energy efficiency.

Ricardo Sousa: In addition to what many of my colleagues indicated here, we also stressed the importance of having office spaces that encourage health and well - being, with a focus on indoor air quality, green cleaning products, choosing ENERGY STAR ® - compliant products, and also providing a quiet room for relaxation and meditation.

Highlights of the building's sustainability achievements include an Energy Star rating of 93, which places the building in the top 7 percent of similar buildings in terms of energy efficiency; use of highly - efficient plumbing fixtures providing water savings of approximately 17 percent; modifications to the building's irrigation system provide a 74 percent reduction in water use for irrigation, as well as a dedicated meter to monitor ongoing performance; recycling efforts resulting in a 45 percent diversion rate of recyclables from landfill of ongoing consumable waste and a 100 percent diversion rate of durable goods from entering the waste stream; an integrated pest management plan incorporating non-toxic measures for animal and vegetative pest control; and a green cleaning pProgram, implemented as part of a comprehensive building - wide indoor air quality program.

With never - ending news stories about the poor air quality in cities and depressing gray pictures of smoggy skylines, it's no wonder that most Americans assume that their indoor air quality is better than the quality outdoors.

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.

The air quality while cooking is so much better since gas does give of harmfull gas molucules while cooking, polluting indoor air.