December 12, 2003—Aerias has released a new CD of selected papers featuring the latest information on indoor air quality from the Aerias Third Annual National Symposium. The CD represents a source for information from experts in the areas of mold, indoor air quality, product emissions, and bioterrorism.
This CD compiles selected papers from national experts on the trends, analytical techniques, and best practices for improving indoor air quality. The CD explores a wide variety of topics, from preventing moisture problems to improving indoor air quality by specifying low emitting materials and furnishings. The papers also represent a consensus from top authorities on controversial topics including mold prevention and avoidance of litigation.
Experts whose papers are featured include David Odom of CH2M Hill explaining how to prevent mold problems and improve building performance; Penny Bonda of the US Green Building Council discussing the LEED for Commercial Interiors program designed to reduce indoor pollution; Jeff Bishop, technical advisor at the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Consultants (IICRC), giving a thorough overview of the IICRC’s new S520 mold remediation standard; Tony Worthan, president of Air Quality Sciences, introducing new interpretive guidelines on what species and ratios of mold can be considered “normal” in urban homes in the southeast; and Peter Spanos of Burr & Foreman, LLP, discussing the legal climate surrounding mold and how to avoid mold litigation.
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