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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Three envelope icons are shown in a row. The first two, marked with a check for good IAQ, contrast with the third, which features a skull symbol to highlight poor Indoor Air Quality.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is paramount in building design, directly impacting occupant health, productivity, and a building's habitability. Modern, tighter construction, while energy efficient, exacerbates IAQ challenges by reducing fresh air infiltration. Architects must proactively implement a multi-faceted approach, focusing on eliminating pollution sources, meticulous moisture control, optimized ventilation systems, appropriate filtration (including HEPA), and selecting low-VOC materials and sustainable finishes to ensure a healthy indoor environment.