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Improving Indoor Air Quality

Written by: Wayne J.R. Bowser

Article Overview: Have you ever said, "I need to go outside for some fresh air"? Or, how about the smell of new carpet, fresh paint, or experienced that "new car" smell. These odors are the off-gassing of VOC's, or Volatile Organic Compounds and your clients that enter your office may get the wrong impression, never to return again.

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Improving Indoor Air Quality

Have you ever said, "I need to go outside for some fresh air"? Or, how about the smell of new carpet, fresh paint, or experienced that "new car" smell. These odors are the off-gassing of VOC's, or Volatile Organic Compounds. VOC's come from certain solids and liquids containing chemicals which have adverse affects such as cleaning supplies, building materials, glues and adhesives.

Often times the concentration of VOC's are higher indoors than outdoors...2 to 5 times higher! This is due to lack of ventilation. The best way to reduce the exposure to these harmful chemicals is to follow label instructions carefully. It may be beneficial to install additional exhaust fans, replace the ventilation system or upgrade the Heating & AC System. Often times it's just a matter of bringing in some broad leaf indoor plants to help filter out the toxins.

Some other causes of poor air quality and allergens in the office and ways to reduce the harmful affects:
Leaky Vacuums - change to HEPA filters
Fabric-covered Couches and Chairs - replace with leather or micro fiber
Forced-air Duct System - clean ducts; implement radiant heated floors
Carpet Floors - switch to wood or tile floors
Smoking - provide a place for smokers, outdoors and away from ventilation systems

Your customers will enjoy the experience of your indoor space and your employees will appreciate the care you've shown them. They may even want to stay at work longer.

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About the Author: Wayne J.R. Bowser
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Wayne J. R. Bowser, LEED AP is a native of So CA and president of design-build firm, WJRB Consulting & Design in Lake Arrowhead, he founded 8-1/2 years ago focusing on Conservation through Building Innovation. He has over 30 years of experience in Architecture and Civil Engineering. He’s an Associate member of the AIA Inland California Chapter, chairing the COTE. Mr. Wayne is the Organizing Chair of the San Bernardino Mountains Branch of the USGBC-IE chapter and developing a project to promote Sustainable Communities. He’s Secretary and founding member of R.I.S.E., a non-profit org., Rim Infrastructure for Student Education raising money to fund improvements for the Rim of the World Unified School District to better the educational opportunities for its students. Currently, Mr. Bowser is working with the Earth Science classes to determine the feasibility of installing wind turbines through the use of a weather station his company donated and installed. He’s currently managing the construction of the first home in San Bernardino County, CA to be accepted into the USGBC LEED for Homes pilot program; a custom home that he has designed; slated to be Platinum Rated. He is also Executive Producer and Host of his own radio program, The Green Revolution Show on the BTR network.

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