HOBEL posts
How does modern furniture impact indoor air quality?
Author: Weiser SimonWhen I was backpacking in India, I spend some time in the big cities like Delhi and Bombay. One thing, that New Delhi is very famous for is the very high level of air pollution the city suffers from. At that time, I thought, I could never live my life at a place, (…)
Are candles and perfumes toxic to Indoor Air Quality?
PRODUCTS USED ON DAILY BASISWho hasn’t already bought a candle to make a gift or to help decorate a space at home or even to create a romantic atmosphere during a date? Added to that, who can’t relate to having his or her own daily-used perfume or recognizing somebody because of the essence of a (…)
Impact of indoor climate on human health
Lucie Frésard, Maxime Dunod, Edouard Heinkel, Jordan Dessibourg Motivation and process & IntroductionWe selected this topic because we are all confronted with the indoor climate without knowing much about that. Moreover it has a major influence on our health knowing that we spend 90% of our time inside (1). Besides, we can’t ignore that there are generally (…)
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The Next Challenge in Indoor Air Quality: SVOCs
Author: Gualtieri Huguenin Clara EmmanuelleIn order to contextualize Semi Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs), lets first talk about where they are situated in the broad range of indoor air pollutants. There are three main categories; inorganic gases (including CO2, O3, CO, H2S), organic gases where one finds Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), the broader family of SVOCs (…)
Is mechanical ventilation indispensable for indoor air quality control?
Author: Mahrar SalimSince the pandemic, ventilation has been a major concern for Quebec residents. As a result, the Quebec government has invested several million dollars in public funds to equip public places, including schools, with mechanical ventilation where over 54% of them have no ventilation system at all.Indeed, indoor air quality is a subject that (…)
The effectiveness of indoor plants in managing IAQ
Author: Legault ChloéPeople are increasingly aware of air quality issues. Current popular issues relate to outdoor air pollution, which causes approximately 2.8 million deaths per year according to WHO. The lesser-known little brother of outdoor air pollution is indoor pollution; generally, indoor air pollution is 3x higher than outdoor air pollution! Which results in 14x (…)