Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a major issue for people's health, both in the home and in professional buildings. We spend almost 90% of our time in enclosed spaces, such as our workplaces, homes, public buildings, schools and means of transport. Ensuring good air quality is therefore essential to protect people's health and well-being. The pollutants present in these environments, such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Fine Particles (PM) and Carbon Monoxide (CO), are often invisible to the naked eye, but can have serious health effects on occupants. These pollutants not only impair air quality, they also compromise the building environment, increasing the risks to people's health.
Published on 21 January 2025
Indoor air pollution is often greater than outdoor air pollution, which is one of the key issues in air quality. This was highlighted during the Covid crisis, when poor ventilation of enclosed spaces led to the spread of pollutants in many buildings. This crisis underlined the importance of maintaining good ventilation and effective aeration to ensure the health of occupants, whether in local authorities or the private sector. IAQ control solutions have been put in place to improve the monitoring of pollutants and limit the negative effects on health.
Measuring air quality in buildings is now essential for limiting health risks in public establishments, schools and workplaces. Concrete action is needed to limit exposure to pollutants and to comply with air quality regulations, particularly as regards levels of CO2, VOCs and fine particles.
Here are some frequently asked questions about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ):
In this white paper, we provide detailed answers to these questions and suggest solutions for improving air quality in your buildings, while complying with constantly changing regulations.
To ensure a healthy, breathable indoor environment, a number of solutions can be put in place:
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