Affiliation:
1. Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Abstract
There has been an increasing awareness of indoor air quality (IAQ) management in green building designs, driven by the need to mitigate potential health risks and create sustainable and healthy indoor environments. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the critical role of ventilation and IAQ in reducing the risk of indoor airborne transmission. Governments and organisations worldwide have responded to this growing concern by implementing ventilation requirements and updating IAQ standards and guidelines. In the case of Hong Kong, a developed and densely populated city characterised by high-rise buildings, this study aims to provide a strategic framework for non-governmental agencies to address IAQ issues effectively. A comprehensive review of policies, regulations, and guidelines by international bodies and individual governments, along with an examination of the current IAQ management scheme in Hong Kong, has been conducted. Drawing inspiration from successful IAQ management strategies, the study aims to identify insights and potential pathways for the city’s future development of IAQ management strategies. Overall, this research highlights the importance of proactive IAQ management for buildings and offers a roadmap for Hong Kong’s pursuit of healthier indoor environments.
Funder
Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) COVID-19 and Novel Infectious Disease (NID) Research Exercise
Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
PReCIT Seed Funding Scheme, Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT), PolyU
Carbon Neutrality Funding Scheme, PolyU
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