Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within buildings and structures, especially in relation to the health and comfort of building occupants.
IAQ can be affected by gases (including carbon monoxide, radon, volatile organic compounds), particulates, microbial contaminants (mould, bacteria) or any mass or energy stressor that can induce adverse health conditions. Source control, filtration and the use of ventilation to dilute contaminants are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality in most buildings.
Is My Indoor Air Quality Healthy?
On a very high tech level , determination of IAQ involves the collection of air samples, monitoring human exposure to pollutants, collection of samples on building surfaces and computer modelling of air flow inside buildings.
You can also use this Indoor Air Quality Audit:
If you need assistance interpreting your completed audit, contact USEE at 801-328-1549.
Classroom Resources
- IAQ Project Description and Lesson Plans - correlated to the Utah Core Curriculum!
More Information
- More information about indoor air quality
- Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com
