IAQ Fundamentals

The consumer's need for good indoor air quality has become a driving concern in the residential housing market. This lesson examines these IAQ concerns and outlines the factors that affect air quality in homes.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Summarize the risks that indoor air pollutants pose to home occupants
• Identify the principal factors that govern the intensity of indoor air pollutants
• Explain how the building enclosure can affect indoor air quality
• Differentiate sick building syndrome from building related illness
• Identify the four parameters that affect an occupant's experience of indoor air quality

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