Indoor Air Quality Guide - Best Practices for Design, Construction, and Commissioning

This Guide, resulting from a collaborative effort of six leading organizations in the building community and written by a committee of some of the most experienced individuals in the field of indoor air quality (IAQ), presents best practices for design, construction, and commissioning that have proven successful in other building projects. It provides information and tools architects and design engineers can use to achieve an IAQ-sensitive building that integrates IAQ into the design and construction process along with other design goals, budget constraints, and functional requirements. While some key issues in the field of IAQ remain unresolved, this document presents the best available information to allow practitioners to make informed decisions for their building projects. The Guide addresses the commercial and institutional buildings covered by ASHRAE Standard 62.1.
Content:
Front Matter
• Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Message to Building Owners
Introduction
• Table of Contents
•Part I. Summary Guidance
• Overview Information for Design, Construction, and Commissioning for IAQ
Objective 1. Manage the Design and Construction Process to Achieve Good IAQ
Objective 2. Control Moisture in Building Assemblies
Objective 3. Limit Entry of Outdoor Contaminants
Objective 4. Control Moisture and Contaminants Related to Mechanical Systems
Objective 5. Limit Contaminants from Indoor Sources
Objective 6. Capture and Exhaust Contaminants from Building Equipment and Activities
Objective 7. Reduce Contaminant Concentrations through Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Cleaning
Objective 8. Apply More Advanced Ventilation Approaches
• Part I References and Bibliography
•Part II. Detailed Guidance
• Detailed Information for Design, Construction, and Commissioning for IAQ
Objective 1. Manage the Design and Construction Process to Achieve Good IAQ
Objective 2. Control Moisture in Building Assemblies
Objective 3. Limit Entry of Outdoor Contaminants
Objective 4. Control Moisture and Contaminants Related to Mechanical Systems
Objective 5. Limit Contaminants from Indoor Sources
Objective 6. Capture and Exhaust Contaminants from Building Equipment and Activities
Objective 7. Reduce Contaminant Concentrations through Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Cleaning
Objective 8. Apply More Advanced Ventilation Approaches
Appendices