“While facility owners and managers may recognize the importance of IAQ, they often do not appreciate how routine design, construction, and operation decisions can result in IAQ problems. Additionally, they may assume that achieving a high level of IAQ is associated with premium costs and novel or even risky technical solutions. In other cases, they may employ individual measures thought to provide good IAQ, such as increased outdoor air ventilation rates or specification of lower emitting materials, without a sound understanding of the actual impacts of these measures or a systematic assessment of IAQ priorities,” says Andrew Persily, PhD and ASHRAE Fellow in his article in Today’s Facility Manager (November 2009 ).(http://www.todaysfacilitymanager.com/articles/iaq-trends-clearing-the-indoor-air-on-improving-iaq.php)
Just in time, ASHRAE’s published a new Indoor Air Quality Guide on best practices for design, construction, and commissioning. You can download a free summary from the ASHRAE website or buy a full summary for $29. The Guide starts shipping this month. (http://www.ashrae.org/publications/page/1936)
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