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Indoor Environmental Quality

Indoor Environmental Quality. Indoor Environmental Quality. LEED Addresses the following issues related to indoor environmental quality: Indoor Air Quality Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control. Indoor Environmental Quality. Critical Components Indoor Air Quality Thermal Comfort

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Indoor Environmental Quality

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  1. Indoor Environmental Quality

  2. Indoor Environmental Quality LEED Addresses the following issues related to indoor environmental quality: Indoor Air Quality Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control

  3. Indoor Environmental Quality Critical Components Indoor Air Quality Thermal Comfort Lighting Acoustics Mold Prevention

  4. Indoor Environmental Quality Goals of IEQ Minimize the risk of building-related health problems Maintain high-quality indoor environments

  5. Indoor Environmental Quality Strategies Control pollutants Introduce daylight and views Provide occupants with controls Acoustic and thermal comfort

  6. Indoor Air Quality Most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. Levels of pollutants may be 200% to 500% higher indoors than outdoors, even in cities with a lot of air pollution

  7. Indoor Air Quality Indoor Contaminants Tobacco Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Combustion Mold Cleaning Materials Radon and Methane off-Gassing Particulates Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  8. Indoor Air Quality Off-Gassing Furniture Carpets Paints Cleaning products Officemates

  9. Indoor Air Quality Off-Gassing Furniture Carpets Paints Cleaning products Officemates Effective Way to Control?

  10. Indoor Air Quality Off-Gassing Ventilation Mechanical / Active

  11. Indoor Air Quality Off-Gassing Ventilation Natural / Passive

  12. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Prohibit smoking Institute a no-smoking policy in the building and around building entrances, operable windows, and air intakes.

  13. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Ensure adequate ventilation ASHRAE Standard 62.1

  14. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Monitor Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  15. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Install High-Efficiency Air Filters Use filters with high Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) ratings in ventilation equipment.

  16. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Specify Low-Emitting Materials

  17. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Protect Air Quality During Construction Conduct a Building Flush-Out Before Occupancy

  18. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Control Measures: HVAC Protection Source Control Pathway Interruption Housekeeping Scheduling

  19. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Install Entryway Grates Place grilles, grates, or mats at least 10 feet long at all major entrances help to reduce the dust, dirt, and contaminants brought into the facility. Develop cleaning procedures to properly maintain entryway systems.

  20. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Employ a Green Cleaning Program.

  21. Strategies for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality Use Integrated Pest Management

  22. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Thermal Comfort Lighting and Views Good Acoustic Conditions Ergonomics

  23. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Provide for Occupants Thermal Comfort ASHRAE Standard 55

  24. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Thermal Comfort Factors

  25. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Give Building Occupants CONTROL! Temperature Ventilation Lighting

  26. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Ask Them if They are Thermally Happy.

  27. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Use Daylighting

  28. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Provide Views to the Outdoors

  29. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Provide Good Acoustic Conditions

  30. Occupants' well-being, comfort, and control Ergonomics

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