IAQ Design Tools for Schools
A to Z Site Index
Introduction to IAQ Design Tools for Schools
- Recommended Actions Checklist
- School Advanced Ventilation Engineering Software (SAVES)
- Integrated Building Evaluation and Assessment Model (IBEAM)
- IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit Checklists (Building Maintenance Checklist and Renovation and Repair Checklist)
- Commissioning Checklist
- Case Studies
- Overview
- Integrated Design
- Designing for Superior Indoor Air Quality
- Planning, Programming, and Goal Setting
- School Site Selection and Evaluation
- Selecting the Architectural and Engineering Team
- Schematic/Conceptual Design
Controlling Pollutants and Sources
- Controlling Indoor Sources
- Material Selection
- Strategies and Processes for Material Selection
- Categories of Materials and Furnishings to Consider from and Indoor Air Quality Perspective
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Resilient Flooring
- Wall and Ceiling Materials
- Paints and Coatings
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Engineered Wood Products
- Installation Sequencing
- Materials Minimization
- Material Encapsulation
- Preventing the Entry of Pollutants from Outside the Building
- Radon Barriers
- Sewer Gas Barriers
- Drain Traps
- Sewer Vents
- Entry Mat Barriers
- Designing an Entry Mat System
- Shell Penetration Barriers
- Ventilation Techniques
- Flush out and air out
- Exhaust or spot ventilation
- Air Cleaning
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
- Codes and Standards
- Potential for Natural Ventilation and Operable Windows
- Selection of HVAC Equipment
- Energy Recovery Ventilation
- Location of Outdoor Air Intakes and Exhaust
- Outdoor Air Quantity
- Air Filtration
- Filter Efficiency
- Pressure Drop
- Monitoring Pressure
- Air Cleaning for Gaseous Contaminants
- Ventilation Controls
- Volume Monitoring and Control
- Humidity Control
- Air Distribution
- Types of Air Distribution
- Exhaust Air
- Designing for Efficient Operations and Maintenance
- Commissioning
- Building Materials
- Precipitation Control
- Construction Cavities
- Controlling Moisture in Ventilation Air
- Energy Recovery Ventilators
- Summer Humidity Control
- Condensation
- Commissioning Agent
- Cost of Commissioning
- IAQ Commissioning Checklist
- Checklist Introduction
- Sample Checklist
Renovation and Repair of Existing Schools
(see the
IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit - Renovation Checklist)