The effects of indoor air quality on performance, behaviour and productivity

This paper describes a series of laboratory simulation experiments that provide evidence of the very considerable benefits of providing good indoor air quality - whether it is achieved by careful selection of building, furnishing materials and office equipment or by providing clean outdoor air at an increased rate- The conclusions drawn were then validated for other sources of indoor air pollution and in field intervention experiments carried out in call-centres in Northern Europe and hot humid tropics .Those findings have implications for productivity and an efficient use of energy.