The verdict is in: Cleaner indoor air means healthier building occupants who perform better and are more productive, while poor air — containing pollutants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter, and carbon monoxide (CO) — increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to causing headaches, irritated eyes, and runny noses.
That’s according to Nathan Stodola, chief engineer of standard development at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).