Review : Health, Comfort and Productivity in the Indoor Environment

Abstract

Possible sources of indoor air pollutants and their impact on the health, com fort and productivity of the building occupants are discussed from the point of view of a professional building pathologist. The causes and symptoms of sick building syndrome, allergy and environmental illnesses and building-related illnesses are listed in the context of building environments. Finally, the ways in which a solution to the problems caused by indoor air pollution in buildings can be solved and the steps necessary for remediation and prevention mea sures following the examination of buildings and their occupants, are de tailed.