indoor air
1Indoor air quality — (IAQ) is a term referring to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. IAQ can be affected by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), gases (including… …
2Indoor air pollution in developing nations — is a significant form of indoor air pollution (IAP) that is little known to those in the developed world.Three billion people in developing nations across the globe rely on biomass, in the form of wood, charcoal, dung, and crop residue, as their… …
3American Indoor Air Quality Council — [http://www.iaqcouncil.org The American Indoor Air Quality Council] is a not for profit environmental organization founded in 1993. It provides professional certification programs for the indoor air quality industry (IAQ). The Council administers …
4Council-certified Indoor Air Quality Manager — The Council certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) is a certification granted by the [http://www.iaqcouncil.org American Indoor Air Quality Council] to executive level individuals who have demonstrated a high level of knowledge concerning… …
5Air pollution — from World War II production Smog over …
6Air purifier — An air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from air. Air purifiers are commonly marketed as being particularly beneficial to allergy sufferers and asthmatics, and at reducing second hand tobacco smoke. Use of purifiers Dust, pollen,… …
7Air conditioning — The term air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. In a broader sense, the term can refer to any form of cooling, heating, ventilation or disinfection that modifies the condition of air.… …
8Air conditioner — For general aspects of air conditioning, see Air conditioning. A typical home air conditioning unit. An air conditioner (often referred to as AC) is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The… …
9Air intérieur — Pollution intérieure La notion de pollution intérieure désigne les formes de pollution touchant les milieux clos tels que les habitations ou les lieux de travail. De nombreuses sources de polluants plus ou moins toxiques contribuent à former un… …
10Air freshener — A basic gel fragrance air freshener. Air fresheners are consumer products used in homes or commercial products used in restrooms that typically emit fragrance. There are two broad air freshener categories: continuous action and instant action.… …
