ABSTRACT

Office air quality (OAQ) is a major concern to businesses, building managers, tenants, and employees because it can impact the health, comfort, well-being, and productivity of building occupants.

Most office workers spend up to 90% of their time in office buildings. Studies conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others show that indoor environments sometimes can have levels of pollutants that are actually higher than those found outside. Pollutants in indoor environment can increase the risk of illness.