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Bibliography and List of IAQ Organizations

This article is a compilation of frequently asked questions about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). As are all FAQs, this is an evolving FAQ section. This is particularly true in the field of indoor air quality, where there are few hard facts and many questions unanswered. Where it exists, this FAQ expresses the consensus of scientific opinion. Where it does not, it should be understood, these FAQs are an expression of the opinion of the author.

Author: Richard R. Byrd, Director of Indoor Air Quality Investigations, Machado Environmental Corp., Glendale, Calif. USA


  • Organizations

    There is no single organization which operates as, or is acknowledged as, the main player in the IAQ field. There are many organizations which have something to do with IAQ. Following are many that I am aware of, what they have to do with IAQ, and how to contact most of them. Most of these organizations have publications catalogs. Some have toll-free phone numbers.
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  • Bibliography

    The following are some of the best introductory texts on IAQ, with a line of description on each.

    1. "Building Air Quality" (EPA and NIOSH, 1991). A good general introduction to the subject.

    2. "Guidelines for the Assessment of Bioaerosols in the Indoor Environment:" (ACGIH, 1989). The bible for assessing indoor microbial contamination problems.
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