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When “Nice” Weather Causes Indoor Air Quality and Humidity Problems
The shoulder season between cooling and heating our homes often means indoor health and comfort problems. Are you ready for them?… Read more
Posted in Health, HVAC
Tagged air filtration, allergens, cooling, heating, high humidity, indoor air quality, indoor humidity, shoulder season
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Are You Looking for the Safer Choice Label?
The Safer Choice label identifies household cleaning and home products that meet stringent health and environmental safety standards. This is particularly important for children and pets.… Read more
Posted in Government, Health, Safety
Tagged allergies, American Lung Association, asthma, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, chemical sensitivity, chemicals, cleaning products, Design for the Environment, DfE, EPA, fragrance free, household cleaners, indoor air quality, ingredient disclosure, laundry, Safer Chemicals Ingredients List, Safer Choice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Uniform Trade Secrets Act, UTSA
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2015 NGBS is Open for Public Comment!
The 2015 National Green Building Standard is open for public comment. What could possibly be more exciting than commenting on a sustainable building standard?… Read more
Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy, Government, Health, HVAC, Water
Tagged 2015 National Green Building Standard, American National Standards Institute, ANSI, basic accessbility, building codes, Earthcraft House, Home Innovation Research Labs, indoor air quality, LEED for Homes, National Green Building Standard, NGBS, Ramesh Gulatee, State of Georgia
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When To Open Your Windows + Doors for Fresh Air?
You know how this blog is always going on about only opening the windows when conditions are favorable? You won’t often find more favorable conditions than this beautiful Atlanta afternoon!… Read more
Posted in Energy, Health, HVAC
Tagged allergies, asthma, humidity, IAQ, IEQ, indoor air quality, indoor environmental quality, outdoor temperature, pollen, weather
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Counterpoint: Open a Window for Improved Indoor Air Quality?
An article by Healthy Child Healthy World claims you should open a window, especially when it’s cold outside. Is that true? What’s best for your family?… Read more
Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy, Health, HVAC
Tagged 2012 International Residential Code, 2012 IRC, allergens, allergies, asthma, building code, energy-recovery ventilator, fresh air, Healthy Child Healthy World, heat-recovery ventilator, humidity, indoor air quality, indoor environmental quality, indoor pollutants, mechanical ventilation, mindbodygreen.com, ozone
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Bad, Better or Best: 3 Ways to Get Fresh Air in Your Home
There are three primary ways to provide mechanical ventilation to a home. The first is not good. The second is better but not great. The third is the best choice. Do you know your options?… Read more
Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy, Health, HVAC
Tagged air leaks, air sealing, allergies, asthma, balanced ventilation, comfort, efficiency, energy-recovery ventilator, ERV, exhaust fans, exhaust-only ventilation, fresh air, health, heat-recovery ventilator, HRV, IAQ, IEQ, indoor air pollutants, indoor air quality, indoor environmental quality, supply-only ventilation, ventilation
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What Does the Air Quality in Your House Have to do with The Masters Tournament in Augusta?
For much of America, three things arrive in April of every year. One is The Masters golf tournament and the other two can have a significant impact on your health.… Read more
Posted in Health
Tagged 62.2, air conditioning, air pollution, ASHRAE, EPA, IAQ, indoor air pollution, indoor air quality, Indoor airPLUS, pollen, The Masters, ventilation
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