Before Construction
Healthy Home builders pre-plan how to construct homes that are safe for future residents, using materials and techniques that won’t contaminate the air.
Enjoy several hand-selected resources to guide you on your journey toward a Healthy Home.
A Japanese supercomputer supports the importance of proper humidification in reducing the spread of virus particles.
Indian and German researchers discuss the importance of humidity standards for public indoor environments.
This study highlights the importance of a 40-60% relative humidity standard for indoor environments.
Underlying health damage caused by air pollution is likely to increase the coronavirus death rate.
Studies indicate that low ventilation rates in buildings correspond with increased rates of respiratory illness in building occupants.
A Japanese supercomputer supports the importance of proper humidification in reducing the spread of virus particles.
Indian and German researchers discuss the importance of humidity standards for public indoor environments.
This study highlights the importance of a 40-60% relative humidity standard for indoor environments.
Underlying health damage caused by air pollution is likely to increase the coronavirus death rate.
Studies indicate that low ventilation rates in buildings correspond with increased rates of respiratory illness in building occupants.
One parent talks about why air filtration and other COVID-19 prevention practices may not be enough for kids returning to school.
An often overlooked aspect of poor health and virus transmission is dry indoor air.
Mounting evidence indicates that proper air filtration and ventilation can reduce the spread of coronavirus. A big increase in air filtration system sales is the result.
Learn about the three main types of ventilation used in homes: Exhaust-Only, Supply-Only and Balanced
Can air filtration protect someone from getting COVID-19? What kind of filter is effective? Get the answers to these questions and more.
This article provides useful information about indoor air pollutants and their effect on health for better decision making during home rennovation or new building projects.
Eliminating excess moisture and reducing appliance emissions are some of the strategies suggested in this article for improving the indoor air quality in your home.
This chapter in the CDC's Healthy Housing Reference Manual discusses various indoor air pollutants and how to mitigate their effects on your health.
Check out these helpful tips for new home construction or remodeling projects.
A US research team finds that 57% of the volatile organic compounds found in a university lecture theater came from people and their possessions.
Use this table as a guide for protecting the health of children and teenagers during outdoor activity.
This fact sheet provides lots of useful information about sources of moisture in the home and the impact it can have.
Heat-related illness can affect everyone. Learn about how to protect yourself from summer scorchers.
Respiratory droplets and aerosols are two different things. Each can contain virus particles, but differ in the amount, along with the level of risk to your health.
As transport-derived emissions have decreased, the focus on air pollution caused by chemicals from household and industrial substances is growing.
What are carbon offsets and do they really help in the fight for climate change?
Emanuela Barbiroglio provides information about air pollution levels across Europe along with its various causes.
Humidity can have a bigger impact than you might think. Explore ways to stay cool and comfortable in the summer.
The Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution has been fighting against air pollution and climate change since 1979. Read about the concrete results they delivered and how they achieved them.