Indoor Air Quality is affected by a myriad of factors, many of which are under your control. For instance, all biological creatures need food and water, and by controlling these…
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IAQ for You: An Introduction to Indoor Air QualityIBE 222.2
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Managing Moisture in the HomeIBE 222.3
Bulk or liquid water can cause the most damage to building materials and contents. Managing bulk water entry points through the building envelope, by regular inspection and maintenance of the…
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Vetting Materials
Indoor air quality is one of the top hazards threatening human health. We spend 90% of our lives indoors, whether at home or work. Poor indoor air quality comes from…
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Water Quality & TreatmentIBE 222.5
Municipally treated water is usually low in biological contaminants because of chlorination, but it is not well-screened for industrial and hazardous waste. The chlorine with which almost all municipal water…
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Natural FinishesIBE 222.6
Surface finishes have always been at the heart of the building biology movement. Natural building materials such as wood, clay or lime have a very positive impact on indoor air…
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Indoor Climate OverviewIBE 222.7
Mind, body and soul are affected in a myriad of ways by the tangible as well as the intangible aspects of a dwelling. Lao-tzu illustrated this amazing relationship most strikingly…
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VentilationIBE 222.9
The air we breathe today is often polluted by a host of particulate and gaseous toxins generated by furnaces, power plants, factories, automobiles and the like. Though the Clean Air…