Review of health and productivity gains from better IEQ

TitleReview of health and productivity gains from better IEQ
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Publication2000
AuthorsFisk, William J.
Secondary AuthorsSeppänen, Olli, M. Tuomainen, and J. Sateri
Secondary TitleHealthy Buildings 2000
Volume4
SectionChapter
Pagination23-24
PublisherSIY Indoor Air Information
Place PublishedHelsinki, Finland
Publication Languageeng
Keywordsair quality, energy conservation, health and productivity effects, health effects, indoor environment department, infectious disease, productivity
Abstract

The available scientific data suggest that existing technologies and procedures can improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in a manner that significantly increases productivity and health. While there is considerable uncertainty in the estimates of the magnitudes of productivity gains that may be obtained, the projected gains are very large. For the U.S., the estimated potential annual savings and productivity gains are $6 to $14 billion from reduced respiratory disease, $2 to $4 billion from reduced allergies and asthma, $10 to $30 billion from reduced sick building syndrome symptoms, and $20 to $160 billion from direct improvements in worker performance that are unrelated to health. Productivity gains that are quantified and demonstrated could serve as a strong stimulus for energy efficiency measures that simultaneously improve the indoor environment.

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LBNL Report NumberLBNL-48218
Citation Key1763