ABSTRACT
A large part of this interest began when Legionnaire’s disease was discovered in 1977, but the roots of indoor air pollution probably go back to World War II, when energy conservation started, or before. One could argue that the first indoor air pollution problems occurred when man brought fire inside a cave. Buildings use even more energy than transportation, consuming 40% of the total energy budget. In order to accomplish such a lofty goal, people must understand what indoor air pollution is and what are its causes. In newspapers, magazines, television, and radio, one is exposed to stories of polluted indoor air. The stories are often just that: stories, bits and pieces of information thrown at the public. The symposium also investigated reasons that indoor air pollution has obtained national recognition. Lawsuits may be directed at any person involved with the design, construction, maintenance, and ownership of the building.
