Designing the air
We spend most of our time in confined spaces, dividing 90% of our existence between family, work and/or school. Many sports are now also practiced indoors. It is now clear that the thermo-hygrometric, physical, chemical and biological characteristics of indoor environments must be known and managed correctly right from the design phase. The technician must be aware of the importance of ensuring a healthy microclimate within the spaces he creates. This manual provides the indications and solutions for “designing the air” and its quality with the aim of ensuring a healthy environment for those who use and frequent closed spaces (from homes to public buildings). The Author, after having clarified the concept of “Environmental health classification”, examines the different contexts, reviewing the methods (direct and indirect) of measuring the various pollutants, which may be present in confined spaces (from radon to mold, to inorganic fibers). The manual contains useful diagnostic insights and presents the reader with the best solutions for solve pollution problems (ventilation systems, sanitization and air purification) as well as various useful procedural protocols. The volume closes with an examination of the reference criteria and standards. Leopoldo BusaArchitect, designer and energy consultant, Technical Director of Biosafe, Environmental Health Certification, after obtaining the II Level Master “CasaClima” at the Free University of Bolzano, he specialized in the healthiness of internal environments, combining his academic knowledge with particular attention to the principles of environmental prevention.
