Assessing Air Quality in Various Indoor Environments of a University Library

Abstract

Since people spend most of their time (80-90%) in indoor environments, it is necessary for public, commercial, and private buildings to achieve high indoor air quality (IAQ) and comfort levels [1]. IAQ has a substantial influence on human health and well-being. Prolonged exposure to indoor pollutants can result in building-related illnesses such as respiratory illness, cardiovascular lung disease, and sick building syndrome [2][3][4][5]. Moreover, poor IAQ also impacts on performance and productivity [6,7]. A study showed that it can decrease office productivity by 6-9%. A cause of lower performance possibly comes from common symptoms