Four main strategies used by an interior designer to reduce energy consumption
ANSWER
1. Building commissioning
2. Mechanical systems
3. Electricity use
4. Plumbing
(Building commissioning + MEP)
Four broad categories of strategies used by an interior designer to maintain good IAQ
ANSWER
1. Eliminate or reduce the sources of pollution
2. Control the ventilation of the building
3. Establish good maintenance procedures
4. Control occupant activity as it affects IAQ
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
ANSWER
When an occupant's health symptoms can't be traced to a particular source, and they disap-
pear after the occupants leave the building.
Building-related illness (BRI)
ANSWER
When an occupant's health symptoms can be linked to a particular building contaminant,
and the symptoms DON'T improve after the occupant leaves the building.
1
,Ex: Legionnaires disease
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
ANSWER
A condition brought on by exposure to chemical contaminants. Sufferers experience long-
term sensitivity that returns every time they're exposed to the chemical.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
ANSWER
Law enacted to give the EPA the authority to track and regulate industrial chemicals pro-
duced or imported to the United States. Allows EPA to ban the manufacture and import of
chemicals that pose an unreasonable risk, but does not specify a removal process for exist-
ing contamination.
TSCA addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals includ-
ing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon and lead-based paint.
Four basic causes of IAQ
ANSWER
1. Chemical contaminants from indoor sources.
2. Chemical contaminants from outdoor sources.
3. Biological contaminants
4. Poor ventilation
ICC A117.1
ANSWER
Accessible and Usable Building Facilities and/or the Americans with Disabilities Architectural
Access Guidelines (ADAAG)
2
,Keep in mind...
A117.1 = building code
ADAAG = only civil legislation
- developed by ICC based on previous ANSI accessibility standards
- approved by ANSI
CHPS
ANSWER
Collaborative for High Performance Schools
Organization that rates the sustainability of schools. Founded for California school efficiency,
and now is a national organization that includes 12 states.
Goal is to achieve improved student performance and improved educational experience by
building the best possible learning environment (healthy, environmentally sustainable, cost
effective)
IEBC
ANSWER
International Existing Building Code
Section 305.3 -
alteration "shall not impose a higher standard for accessibility than that which would be re-
quired for new construction"
"existing access is not to be reduced or compromised by alteration work"
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, FloorScore
ANSWER
a testing program which certifies floor covering products for compliance with indoor air
quality emissions. Floor covering products include: vinyl, linoleum, laminate flooring, wood
flooring, ceramic flooring, rubber flooring and wall base.
FloorScore certified = low emitting product
Green Label Plus
ANSWER
test for carpet, cushion and adhesive, to ensure they are low emitting. Meets CHPS require-
ments as defined in CA Section 01350.
Greenguard
ANSWER
non-profit, industry independent organization that oversees a certification program that
tests indoor products for emissions to ensure they meet acceptable IAQ pollutant standards
--types of products: building materials, furnishings, furniture, cleaning and maintenance sup-
plies, electronic equipment, and personal care products
International Energy Conservation Code
ANSWER
IECC = addresses energy efficiency on several fronts including cost savings, reduced energy
usage, conservation of natural resources and the impact of energy usage on the environ-
ment.
Applies to commercial buildings, the buildings site, and associated systems and equipment.
Building Energy Code 2019
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ANSWER
1. Building commissioning
2. Mechanical systems
3. Electricity use
4. Plumbing
(Building commissioning + MEP)
Four broad categories of strategies used by an interior designer to maintain good IAQ
ANSWER
1. Eliminate or reduce the sources of pollution
2. Control the ventilation of the building
3. Establish good maintenance procedures
4. Control occupant activity as it affects IAQ
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
ANSWER
When an occupant's health symptoms can't be traced to a particular source, and they disap-
pear after the occupants leave the building.
Building-related illness (BRI)
ANSWER
When an occupant's health symptoms can be linked to a particular building contaminant,
and the symptoms DON'T improve after the occupant leaves the building.
1
,Ex: Legionnaires disease
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
ANSWER
A condition brought on by exposure to chemical contaminants. Sufferers experience long-
term sensitivity that returns every time they're exposed to the chemical.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
ANSWER
Law enacted to give the EPA the authority to track and regulate industrial chemicals pro-
duced or imported to the United States. Allows EPA to ban the manufacture and import of
chemicals that pose an unreasonable risk, but does not specify a removal process for exist-
ing contamination.
TSCA addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals includ-
ing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon and lead-based paint.
Four basic causes of IAQ
ANSWER
1. Chemical contaminants from indoor sources.
2. Chemical contaminants from outdoor sources.
3. Biological contaminants
4. Poor ventilation
ICC A117.1
ANSWER
Accessible and Usable Building Facilities and/or the Americans with Disabilities Architectural
Access Guidelines (ADAAG)
2
,Keep in mind...
A117.1 = building code
ADAAG = only civil legislation
- developed by ICC based on previous ANSI accessibility standards
- approved by ANSI
CHPS
ANSWER
Collaborative for High Performance Schools
Organization that rates the sustainability of schools. Founded for California school efficiency,
and now is a national organization that includes 12 states.
Goal is to achieve improved student performance and improved educational experience by
building the best possible learning environment (healthy, environmentally sustainable, cost
effective)
IEBC
ANSWER
International Existing Building Code
Section 305.3 -
alteration "shall not impose a higher standard for accessibility than that which would be re-
quired for new construction"
"existing access is not to be reduced or compromised by alteration work"
3
, FloorScore
ANSWER
a testing program which certifies floor covering products for compliance with indoor air
quality emissions. Floor covering products include: vinyl, linoleum, laminate flooring, wood
flooring, ceramic flooring, rubber flooring and wall base.
FloorScore certified = low emitting product
Green Label Plus
ANSWER
test for carpet, cushion and adhesive, to ensure they are low emitting. Meets CHPS require-
ments as defined in CA Section 01350.
Greenguard
ANSWER
non-profit, industry independent organization that oversees a certification program that
tests indoor products for emissions to ensure they meet acceptable IAQ pollutant standards
--types of products: building materials, furnishings, furniture, cleaning and maintenance sup-
plies, electronic equipment, and personal care products
International Energy Conservation Code
ANSWER
IECC = addresses energy efficiency on several fronts including cost savings, reduced energy
usage, conservation of natural resources and the impact of energy usage on the environ-
ment.
Applies to commercial buildings, the buildings site, and associated systems and equipment.
Building Energy Code 2019
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