The Next Challenge in Indoor Air Quality: SVOCs
In order to contextualize Semi Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs), lets first talk about where they…
Is mechanical ventilation indispensable for indoor air quality control?
Since the pandemic, ventilation has been a major concern for Quebec residents. As a result,…
The effectiveness of indoor plants in managing IAQ
People are increasingly aware of air quality issues. Current popular issues relate to outdoor air…
Phthalates: Friends or Foes?
Figure 1. Children’s rubber duck containing phthalates. The flexible plastic feel of the rubber…
Health risks due to flame retardant chemicals
Accidental inflammation in dwelling houses is the cause of 11’00 fires every year in the…
Do Green-Certified Buildings Have Better Indoor Air Quality?
Today, everyone is familiar with quality seals such as Minergie, Leed and Breeam. They stand…
Association between Indoor Air Quality and spread of Covid-19
In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, some countries decided to lock down…
Microbiology of the Built Environment
The field of microbiology of the built environment includes the study of microbial diversity, interactions,…
Nanoparticles: Sources & Exposures
Ana Palencia, April 26th of 2023 Nanoparticles or Ultrafine particles (UFP) have a size ranging from…
AIR HUMIDITY AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Have you ever felt short of breath? Your chest tightens and your respiratory rates increases…