Impact of energy conservation in buildings on health.

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Hollowell C.D. Berk J.V. Lin C. Nazaroff W. Traynor G.
air quality, carbon-monoxide, formaldehyde, health, nitrogen oxides, radon, pollutant
Year:
1979
Bibliographic info:
International Conference on Energy Use Management, Los Angeles, October 22-26 1979

Briefly reviews sources and types of air contaminants common in tight houses. Covers four indoor pollutants - carbon-monoxide and nitrogen dioxide from gas stoves, particleboard plywood and urea-formaldehyde from insulation, and radon from various building materials.Suggests ways of lowering pollutant levels without compromising energy conservation considerations.

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