Air quality in urban areas is often poor, creating problems for local buildings forced to ventilate with polluted air. Most of the pollution comes from traffic, with the worst periods during rush hours. What role can the automatic control of ventilation play in reducing the impact of pollutants?        

In principle, the results of carbon dioxide monitoring can be used to evaluate building ventilation rates and provide an indication of perceived indoor air quality. Here we review current knowledge about the use of metabolically-produced co2 in indoor air quality evaluation and control.

Are air conditioned buildings better at filtering out external pollutants than their naturally ventilated cousins? A recent field study carried out by researchers at the BRE has yielded some surprising results.

By supporting strategic energy-efficiency and associated indoor environmental quality options, the insurance industry could reduce near-term business risks caused by ordinary insured losses while making a considerable contribution to long-term reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions which also threaten their bottom line. These measures can reduce losses from: fire, ice, wind, and water damage; temperature extremes; occupational injuries; poor indoor air quality; equipment performance problems; theft; and various roadway hazards.