Tropospheric ozone that infiltrates buildings reacts readily with many indoor materials and compounds that are commonly detected in indoor air. These reactions lead to lower indoor ozone concentrations. However, the products ...

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are an important class of air pollutants generated from photochemical and ozone-initiated reactions in indoor and outdoor environments. Despite the fact that Americans spend nearly 90% of their ...

The renewed emphasis on energy conservation in the building sector has resulted in advances in residential building envelope design and construction that have led to ever tighter homes, lower energy consumption and reduced ...

Semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), such as phthalates, organophosphates, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), are emerging pollutants associated with serious health concerns. SVOCs are extensively used as ...

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has a direct impact on overall occupant health, especially respiratory and neural health. To ensure adequate indoor air quality, we must monitor the air by regularly sampling for pollutants of ...

Residential and light-commercial buildings comprise a significant portion of buildings in the United States. They account for a large fraction of the total amount of energy used in the U.S., and they also represent ...

High school classrooms are important places of learning and working for millions of students and teachers. Because small discomforts can cause losses in student productivity and achievement, ensuring a healthy working ...