The IAQ Fact Sheet Series is designed to help people without a technical background understand details about indoor air quality (IAQ) so that they can make important decisions for their schools.
With growing awareness of the impact that school buildings have on student and staff health, the Center for Green Schools, in partnership with ASHRAE, developed this series to provide straightforward, expert-backed guidance on the most essential IAQ strategies. The document for download here is the compiled document of all fact sheets. To download each fact sheet separately, follow the links below.
- Series Overview: Build a foundational understanding of IAQ standards and guidelines for schools and learn the strategies to achieve them.
- Ventilation: Learn how your building’s system type informs the ventilation and air cleaning strategies that you should consider for your space.
- HVAC Filtration: Understand how HVAC filtration works, what makes a filter effective, and how to ensure that it is compatible with your system.
- In-Room Air Cleaners: Explore how to select, use, and maintain in-room air cleaners that actually improve IAQ in classrooms.
- Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV): Learn about the most common types of germicidal ultraviolet systems, when and where they are appropriate in schools, and how to assess their effectiveness.
- Electronic Air Cleaners: Understand electronic air cleaner technologies, how they work, what potential health concerns exist, and what to consider when exploring alternatives.
- Disinfectants: Learn about safer disinfectants, when they are recommended, and what precautions to take while using them.
- Indoor Air Quality Monitoring: Discover what to measure, why it matters, and the benefits of continuous monitoring.
