Indoor Air Quality

Definition: Refers to the condition of the air inside buildings, including homes, offices, and industrial spaces, and its impact on health and comfort.

Key Pollutants: Common indoor pollutants include dust, pollen, mold spores, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide, and particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10).

Health Impacts: Poor IAQ can cause respiratory issues, allergies, headaches, fatigue, and long-term illnesses such as asthma or cardiovascular problems.

Monitoring: Uses sensors and monitoring devices to measure temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, particulate concentration, and VOCs.

Improvement Methods: Includes proper ventilation, air filtration systems, humidity control, source removal of pollutants, and use of indoor plants or air purifiers.

Applications: Critical in residential buildings, offices, hospitals, schools, laboratories, and industrial facilities to ensure occupant health, comfort, and productivity.