Review of health and productivity gains from better IEQ

Date Published
08/2000
Publication Type
Conference Proceedings
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LBNL-48218
Abstract

The available scientific data suggest that existing technologies and procedures can improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in a manner that significantly increases productivity and health. While there is considerable uncertainty in the estimates of the magnitudes of productivity gains that may be obtained, the projected gains are very large. For the U.S., the estimated potential annual savings and productivity gains are $6 to $14 billion from reduced respiratory disease, $2 to $4 billion from reduced allergies and asthma, $10 to $30 billion from reduced sick building syndrome symptoms, and $20 to $160 billion from direct improvements in worker performance that are unrelated to health. Productivity gains that are quantified and demonstrated could serve as a strong stimulus for energy efficiency measures that simultaneously improve the indoor environment.

Conference Name
Healthy Buildings 2000
Volume
4
Year of Conference
2000
Pagination
23-24
Publisher
SIY Indoor Air Information
Conference Location
Helsinki, Finland
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