title: Building-related factors to consider in indoor air quality evaluations.
abstract: Many factors should be considered in an indoor air quality (IAQ) evaluation, and many of these factors are interactive. This article identifies building-related factors that may contribute to IAQ problems. Sixty percent of IAQ problems are related to ventilation and 30% result from air contamination, 20% from inside the building and 10% from outside the building. The remaining 10% are due to miscellaneous other causes (ref. 1). Specific problem areas for each of these categories are discussed in this article. Elements of a proactive management style are also discussed, because management styles can influence how an IAQ episode is handled or prevented.
authors.affiliation: Spaul Environmental, Inc., Thonotosassa, FL 33592-9791.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Spaul
mesh_terms: D000389:Air Conditioning; D000397:Air Pollution; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000032:analysis*; D002980:Climate; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D005843:Geography; D006361:Heating; D006801:Humans; D010559:Personnel Management; D014691:Ventilation