Introduction:In recent years, there has been a growing awareness worldwide about the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and its impact on human health. In response to this concern, governments around the globe have implemented regulations to ensure that indoor environments meet certain standards for air quality. Malaysia, as a proactive nation, introduced the Indoor Air Quality Act in 2010 to safeguard the health and […]
As the public recognizes the importance of healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor environments, their awareness and demand for good indoor air quality (IAQ) increases. This demand has resulted in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessment as a major concern in office buildings. Many office buildings have significant indoor air pollution sources. Factors contributing to indoor air pollution include presence of indoor air pollutants, improper designed and […]
Definition Sick building syndrome (SBS) describes a range of symptoms thought to be linked to spending time in a certain building, most often a workplace, but no specific cause can be found. SBS symptoms The symptoms of SBS may include: headaches and dizziness nausea (feeling sick) aches and pains fatigue (extreme tiredness) poor concentration shortness of breath or chest tightness eye and throat irritation irritated, blocked or runny nose […]
Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is desired for a healthy indoor environment. Poor indoor air quality can cause a variety of health problems ranging from temporary to long term. Health problems commonly associated with poor IAQ include allergic reactions, respiratory problems, eye irritation, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. IAQ problems arise in non-industrial buildings (an indoor or enclosed work space that is served by a ventilating […]
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