February 08, 2012


American School & University | IAQ

In Equal Measure 

Edward Frenette, Martine Dion, Patrick Halm, Nick Ferzacca and Andy Oldeman

Addressing the broad spectrum of indoor environmental quality in school and university buildings....

Peak Performance 

Mike Kennedy

High-performance school facilities allocate resources wisely to create an environment where students can learn effectively....

The Fungus Among Us 

Robert H. Weidner

Mold is a common problem in schools. Here are some tips for fighting it....

Healthy Learning 

Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities need to provide facilities that protect the health and safety of students and staff. Here are 10 ways to help maintain a healthy indoor environment....

Buildings That Teach 

Cody Cunningham

Incorporating the environment into school design can enhance the learning process. Here's how....

An Unwelcome Surprise 

Del Williams

Do you have toxic mold hiding in your school? Here's how to handle it....

Inside: Mold 

By Mike Kennedy

Mold displaces students; Schools often fertile ground fo rmold; Minimizing mold...

Taking Stock 

By Richard D. Rush

School and university officials should take steps to make sure their buildings are in synch with their environment....

Avoiding the Energy Crunch 

By Dave Rowland

Equipment upgrades that cut energy costs can pay for themselves sooner than you think....

Getting the Mold Out 

By R. Duane Odle and Kelley Bieghler

Schools upgrading their HVAC systems should look at equipment that reduces maintenance and enhances air quality....

Into Thin Air 

Mike Kennedy

Schools are working to avoid the equipment, supplies and maintenance practices that harm indoor air quality....

The Bottom Line for Air Quality 

By Tom Ellis

The right kinds of flooring can help schools thwart indoor-air-quality problems....

Airing it Out 

By Ted Fitzemeyer

Proper maintenance can help schools eliminate the unseen culprits that endanger indoor air quality....

Lawsuits in the Air 

By Larry Hays

IAQ was once merely an engineering concern, but school administrators also should treat it as a health and potential legal issue....

A Blueprint for IAQ 

Arif Quaraishi and Tom Kapfer

More and more educational facility managers and administrators are having to confront indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. It can be a complex problem, involving...

An Air of Concern 

Walter W. Gembala

Often, the problems that cannot be seen in school facilities are the ones that create the most difficulty. One such problem is the indoor air in classrooms,...

A Clean Bill of Health 

Renovation activities can create indoor air quality (IAQ) problems through normal construction processes that distribute existing materials, as well as...

An Air of Concern 

Terry E. Singer, Tanja Shonkwiler and David Birr

Indoor air quality problems, if left unaddressed, can create havoc for school administrators and lead to possible litigation.During the last decade, substantial...

Going Straight to the Source 

Gary N. Crawford

School administrators frequently hear complaints from staff and community about health problems that are alleged to be caused by school buildings. Complaints...

Prescribing a Cure 

Bruce Bomier

"Helplessness" and "confusion" are words that easily come to mind when the issue of sick building syndrome is mentioned. It is a problem that does not...

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