– Hong Kong Government
The objectives for various pollutants under the government’s voluntary IAQ Certification Scheme
– Yuanyuan Yi, Cui Guo, Yiling Zheng et al.
Chronic PM2.5 exposure is linked to higher prevalence and incidence rates of prediabetes and diabetes, according to research led by The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Ambient PM2.5 was studied in this research; however, the WHO has pointed out in its Guidelines for IAQ that there is no convincing evidence of a difference in the hazardous nature of particulate matter from indoor sources as compared with those from outdoors.
– CAN’s consolidation
– CAN
Learn more about why CAN cares about IAQ and the policy changes we advocate
– Morawska Lidia, Allen Joseph, Bahnfleth William et al.
A joint letter from scientists calling for legislation on IAQ for public buildings. This letter explains the importance of IAQ, the challenges in addressing IAQ and recommend parameter levels.
– CAN’s consolidation
Presentations from scientists, architects and other speakers can be downloaded.
Topics include: (i) learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic and (ii) IAQ and energy consumption.
Data about IAQ at subdivided units in Hong Kong and our policy recommendations
– HKUST
A case study on the co-benefit on energy saving and indoor air quality in building retrofit. Retrofitting the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system decreased energy consumption by 50%, while PM10, NO2, CO concentrations were maintained below the WHO recommended levels. The financial payback period was about 3.5 years.
– Ioannis Bakolis, Ryan Hammoud, Robert Steward et al.
In this study in London, the United Kingdom, it was found that ambient PM2.5 was positively associated with “common mental health disorder”, as defined in the Revised Clinical Interview Schedule, among adults.