Sick Buildings

Definition, Diagnosis and Mitigation
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-0-367-44932-2
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 581 g

This book is a comprehensive examination of the phenomenon of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) characterized as sick or problem buildings. Significant emphasis is given to defining the nature of the problem, the various potential causal and risk factors, problem building diagnostic protocols and contaminant measurements, and the mitigation of IAQ problems, including case histories. The book features a discussion on the potential causal factors studied extensively in Europe and recognized in North America as well.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Godish, Thad

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Zuverlässigkeit, Sicherheitstechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Defining the Issues 2. People-Related Risk Factors 3. Environmental Conditions/Environmental Systems 4. Office Materials, Equipment, and Furnishings 5. Gas/Vapor- and Particulate-Phase Contaminants 6. Contaminants of Biological Origin 7. Diagnosing Problem Buildings 8. Measurement of Indoor Air Contaminants 9. Source Control 10. Contaminant Control

Über Autor(innen)

Godish, Thad