IMPROVING INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

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Slide header copyIn This Chapter

5-1

> The real estate manager’s role

> Materials

> Operations and maintenance

> Tenant and resident education

> Measuring results

Slide header copyThe Real Estate Manager’s Role

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> Eliminate and prevent environmental hazards—risk management issue- Mold- Lead- Radon- CO

> Be proactive in creating and sustaining good IEQ

Slide header copyIEQ Factors

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> Temperature> IAQ

- Pollutants- Ventilation and

filtering- Odors - Humidity control

> Layout and design features- Open layouts- Views- Ergonomics

> Lighting- Natural light- Artificial light

> Noise and vibration

Slide header copyProactive IAQ Check

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> Cleanliness> Cleaning products> HVAC> Mechanical rooms> Chemical storage,

janitorial areas, labs> Moisture> Carpeting

> Pest control> Tenant and resident

“home” remedies> Outside pollution sources> Fresh air intakes and

exhausts> Siting issues

Slide header copyProactive IAQ Testing

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> Indoor air content testing by IAQ consultant

> Set a baseline

> Craft a strategy for improvement

Slide header copyMaterials

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Slide header copyOperations and Maintenance

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> Design> Cleaning> Ventilation rates

- ASHRAE Standard 62.1

> Air filters- MERV Rating of at least 13- Correct filters

> Exhaust systems

> Renovations and TIs> Parking lots, garages,

loading docks> Smoking policy> Integrated Pest

Management (IPM)> Noise reduction> Mats> Plants

Slide header copyTenant and Resident Education

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> Information on pollutants, sources, and steps to reduce

> Information about IAQ testing> Form IEQ team> Survey tenants and residents

- Several IEQ factors a matter of perception

> Flexibility> Refer tenants to consultants for build-outs> Align your IEQ program with tenants’

Slide header copyMeasuring Results

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> Continual assessment of IEQ program

> Regular IAQ checks and tests- Identify and correct abnormalities

> Justify further expenditures with results- Improved IAQ test results- Higher tenant and resident satisfaction

Slide header copyExercise: IEQ Issues andImprovements

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Variable frequency drive

Causes health problems, especially in children, if ingested

Daylighting Add to ventilation fans to increase energy efficiency

Formaldehyde Prevent repetitive stress injuries

Biopesticides Off-gas less pollutants when used in TI and renovation projects

ASHRAE Standard 62.1

Enables technicians to provide appropriate ventilation rates for good IAQ

Lead Involves the optimization of natural light and minimization of artificial light

Low-VOC materials Control pests through natural means

Ergonomics Present in pressed-wood products and other building materials