IAQ and the Health of Your HVAC

This educational session will explore the intersection of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and the performance of your HVAC systems—highlighting how both directly influence occupant well-being, productivity, and safety. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of key IAQ metrics, contaminants of concern, and how small improvements in system health can lead to large-scale organizational benefits. The session aligns with the Occupancy & Human Factors competency and is focused on practical, actionable insight—not on vendor-specific tools.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how poor IAQ impacts occupant performance and absenteeism.
• Identify major indoor air contaminants and their sources.
• Learn about industry benchmarks such as ASHRAE 62.1 and ISO 16890.
• Explore how environmental factors like wildfire smoke and urban pollution affect IAQ.
• Discuss how facility managers can support building health through monitoring, maintenance, and awareness.