Open AccessPrevention of indoor air pollution through design and construction certification–A review of the sick building syndrome conditions
Author(s) -
Harida Samudro,
Ganjar Samudro,
Sarwoko Mangkoedihardjo
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of air pollution and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2476-3071
DOI - 10.18502/japh.v7i1.8922
Subject(s) - sick building syndrome , indoor air quality , certification , building design , architectural engineering , indoor air , quality (philosophy) , pollutant , business , environmental science , environmental planning , environmental health , engineering , environmental engineering , medicine , philosophy , chemistry , organic chemistry , epistemology , political science , law
Indoor quality is an important and necessary concern towards indoor use, which sustains the health of the occupants. Indoor health is the resultant of exposure to all building materials, the contents of room equipment, occupant activities, and the ability of the space to eliminate negative effects on life. This paper adequately describes sources of pollutant exposure, pollutant movement, biological processes, health impacts, all of which can cause Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). Furthermore, indoor depollution measures to counteract SBS need to be carried out at the stages of building design and construction. Based on the interests and needs, here it is necessary to propose a certification of potential SBS at the design and construction stages. Thus, SBS responsibilities can be proportionately distributed to designers, contractors, and building users.