13/06/2022
Why Indoor Air Quality is so important while choosing a property?
Fresh, clean air is a precious commodity. When it comes to living in apartments, indoor air quality becomes a big challenge because many of the pollution sources, such as the interior building materials, furnishings, finishes, textures, appliances, are similar.
So it is important to make sure that the air quality in your building is fresh, clean, and safe. In almost all cases, we cannot choose our neighbors. However, we can be a good neighbor by not using some products that can decrease the quality of your indoor air.
The categories like combustible contaminants, volatile organic compounds, and asthma/allergy pollutants are major factors. Combustible pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide that come from stoves, water heaters, space heaters, dryers, and fireplaces which are not adequately vented and can cause issues in your apartment or condo. Volatile organic compounds are organic chemicals like acetone, ethylene, and formaldehyde that are released as gases from solids or liquids. You can typically find them in varnishes, paints, cleaning supplies, pesticides, and glues. However, some VOCs are found in makeup products and air fresheners, too. Asthma and allergy triggers can include dust mites, mold, pollen, smoke, and pet dander. Mold can be found on soft textiles like pillows, and you can be exposed to pet dander if you have dogs, cats.
So, one of the key to a successful project is Air Quality. Choose a project or developer who understands the quality of living by implementing strategies that assure good ventilation, use of good quality materials, textures, appliances, proper maintenance and adequate monitoring methods.
Personally you can look out for air quality monitors that give accurate readings of pollutants in the air, monitor humidity level constantly, replace Air Filters frequently, keep you place clean.
At World Vision Properties, we work with designers and green building experts who assist us in choosing the right project to work with.
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