Building biology

Radon is a chemical element; it has symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive noble gas and is colorless and odorless. Of the three naturally occurring radon isotopes, only Rn has a sufficiently long half-life (3.825 days) for it to be released from the soil and rock where it is generated. Radon isotopes are the immediate decay products of radium isotopes.

intentional introduction of outside air into a space

infectious disease characterized by severe form of infection producing pneumonia

technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort

organic chemical with appreciable vapor pressure at room temperature

HEPA (, high efficiency particulate air, or high efficiency particulate arresting) is an efficiency standard of air filters. A HEPA filter is an air filter meeting such a standard.

device to remove contaminants from the air

at train station platforms, a door that separates the platform from the train, due to architectural constraints, climate control, and/or for safety

a medical condition where people in a building suffer from symptoms of illness or feel unwell for no apparent reason

energy efficiency standard for buildings

air quality within and around buildings and structures

1989 study of plants removing air pollutants

species of fungus

legionellosis that involves a milder respiratory illness without pneumonia. Symptoms include fever, headache and muscle aches which last for 2 to 5 days

various house-dwelling mites that cause allergies

air pollution within a household

thumb|300px|The passivhaus standard combines superinsulation with other techniques and technologies to achieve ultra-low energy use. Superinsulation is an approach to building design, construction, and retrofitting that dramatically reduces heat loss (and gain) by using much higher insulation levels and airtightness than average. Superinsulation is one of the ancestors of the passive house approach.

Urban large-scale air purifier

method of stirring a confined fluid to achieve equal temperatures

grade II listed building in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom

overview of the topic

air distribution strategy for providing ventilation and space conditioning

standard for well-being building design

Harmful effects of molds

direct injection of surface water supplies such as potable water, reclaimed water, or river water into an aquifer for later recovery and use

fungal growth that develops on wet materials