Environmental Protection Specialist Independent and Ready for Showtime Harrisonburg, Virginia
A little bit of science - but mostly history - behind the making of indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation standards, and what this secret history tells us about the likely future of IAQ and healthy housing. Eric and Nick have been working to improve IAQ standard practice for decades. They also play in a band together. They’ll walk you through some of the most interesting stories behind the "sausage making" of IAQ and ventilation standards, including: What are the origins of “build tight, ventilate right”? Speaking of building tight, how were “building tightness limits” developed, and what’s the right number (trick question!)? How did ASHRAE standard 62.2 really get made, and why is it so hard to understand? Why are there established outdoor air pollution standards, but no agreement on indoor air pollution standards? Which indoor air contaminants pose the most risk to human health, how do we know this, and what will likely be done to address those hazards in the future? How to measure IAQ (another trick question)?
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, attendees will:
Gain an appreciation of the many issues that determine IAQ, including contaminant sources, building systems, and occupant behavior
Learn about key IAQ and ventilation standards that apply to homes, how they were developed, and where they’re headed
Learn about key individuals and organizations who helped bring IAQ and ventilation into home performance
