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The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Buildings and Indoor Air Quality

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The Health Effects of CO2 & How To Protect Yourself

WEBHigh levels of CO2, which are commonly found in office meeting rooms, can make you feel drowsy, nauseous, and give you a headache. Improper ventilation is often …

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Understanding Healthy Building Standards and Certifications

WEBWith growing awareness of healthy building fundamentals such as indoor air quality, water quality, and thermal comfort, and better ways to measure them, …

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What is a Healthy Building

WEBMust-know Foundations for Facility Managers. Joe Di Noto. As a facility manager, you’re responsible for keeping on-site employees productive and ensuring …

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The WELL Health-Safety Rating: Key Connections Between

WEBIn response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, IWBI launched the WELL Health-Safety Rating, an evidence-based, third-party-verified rating designed for …

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Is Carbon Dioxide Harmful to People

WEBCO2 is not poisonous; as a gas, CO2 itself will not hurt you. This is an important fact to remember, as carbon dioxide is a vital part of the environment. The human breathing …

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Healthy Buildings vs Green Buildings: What’s the Difference

WEBEnvironmental impacts: Green buildings reduce carbon emissions, and improve water and energy efficiency. According to a review by the Department of Energy …

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Why Air Quality Monitoring Is a Crucial Component of Any

WEBAlongside HVAC optimizations and source control, one of the best ways to boost your indoor air quality is to invest in indoor air quality monitoring. Air quality …

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A Guide to Understanding Particulate Matter (PM)

WEBSmoke. Pollen. Soot. Dirt. Particulate matter can include organic matter, like dander and spores, and inorganic matter, like dust. While other pollutants are identified …

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PM10 vs PM2.5: What’s the Difference

WEBThe main difference between PM10 and PM2.5 is their size, but this difference in size also means they have different properties and health impacts. PM10 …

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Top 10 Health and Fitness Blogs To Follow

WEBNutritionFacts.org. 4. Ahealthblog. If infographics are what resonates with you, then AHealthBlog is definitely what you’re looking for. They provide evidence-based …

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Ozone in the Workplace: What Levels of Indoor Ozone Are Safe

WEBIn order to identify safe indoor ozone levels, we had to use industrial exposure limits and ambient ozone breakpoints. These figures are not ideal for an indoor …

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Everything You Need To Know About Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

WEBCarbon dioxide, known as CO2, is a naturally occurring gas in the atmosphere. Made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, carbon dioxide plays …

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Understanding TVOC: What You Need To Know About Volatile

WEBTotal volatile organic compounds (TVOC) is a group of VOCs used to represent the entire pool of pollutants. If you have an air quality monitor that can detect …

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The Three Types of Particulate Matter: All About PM10, PM2.5

WEBMold spores. Bacteria. Dust. Smoke. Airborne viral particles. Because PM10 includes any particles smaller than 10 μm in diameter, PM10 also contains fine particles …

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Air Quality Index (AQI)

WEBThe Air Quality Index, more commonly known as the AQI, is an index for reporting daily air quality. It is a way for governments to communicate the level of air …

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What Makes a High-Performance Building

WEBThe Three Pillars of High Performance: Energy, Environment, and Health. Energy efficiency: High-performance buildings minimize energy consumption without …

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Thermal Comfort in Commercial Buildings: Risks, Solutions

WEBDefined by the ISO as a ‘ condition of mind which expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment ’, thermal comfort is achieved when 80% of a building’s …

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An Overview of Green Building Certifications (Video

WEBAn Overview of Green Building Certifications (Video + Comparison Guide) Joe Di Noto. In today's environmentally-conscious world, green and healthy building …

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