Indoor Air Quality And

Its Importance

Presented By> Adarsh Yedmalwar

Aditya Nagpal
Aditya Singh Tanwar
What Is Indoor Air Quality ?

• Indoor air quality {IAQ} is a term which refers to the

air quality within and around and structures.
Especially as it relates to the health and comfort of
building occupants.

• It refers to the Nature/Quality of the conditioned

{Heat/Cool} air that circulates throughout closed
Space/Area, Where we work and live and breath air.
Why Indoor Air Quality Is Important ?
How Indoor Air Quality Impact Us ?

• To start with, there are 5 basic types of compounds

that impact the air quality in our home.
• Toxic Compounds
• Infectious Illness
• Allergens & Particulates
• Microbial Growth
• And Safety Gases
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• There are certain Symptoms of these compounds can

include.
• Respiratory Irritation
• Infection
• Congestion
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Asthma Flare-Up
• Illness
• Fatigue
What Can We Do To
Protect Ourselve ?
Take Advantage From Indoor
Plants >

• Indoor plants clean air naturally

and return Oxygen into the air
• Plants regulate air humidity,
Eliminate toxins, Filter
Chemical.
• Leafy plants are most effective
for indoor air pollution.
Indoor Plants
Air Filtration

• Air filtration is the first line of

defence in improving indoor air
quality.
• Some airborne compounds like
radon are extremely small and
may pass through traditional
filters freely.
• So consider an air filter that is
rated to deal with these small
compounds.
 Energy Recovery Ventilator Dehumidifier
System > ERV
• Dehumidifier can help deal
• An ERV vents poor indoor with water vapour and
air and draws in fresh condensation in your
outdoor air while keeping basement.
your room temperature and • It reduce musty smells and
moisture that mole and dust
humidity level safe. mites thrive in.
• A dehumidifier extract
moisture from the surrounding
area, and a quality
dehumidifier can extract
several gallon of moisture
from the air each day.
 Bibliography

1. http://www.gothrasher.com

http://epa.gov/indoor-air-quality
Thank You