Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an often overlooked but vitally important component of the work environment. Poor IAQ can result in occupant discomfort, absenteeism, and reduced productivity. Poor IAQ has been called “sick building” or variants of such since the 1970’s. Many variables affect IAQ from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gas from office furniture and carpeting, airborne nano-particulates from office equipment like laser printers and photocopiers, inadequate ventilation, wide temperature fluctuations, and many others.
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