• Homes and buildings are being built “tighter” since the 1970s, improving energy efficiency but often not allowing for adequate fresh air ventilation to remove or dilute pollutants.

• Building materials, furniture and other items commonly found in buildings contain formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals that release into the air for many years.

• Cleaning supplies and household “air fresheners” can contain harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

• Outdoor air brought into the home may contain pollutants such as smog, ozone, and particles; indoor air may contain organic elements, such as mold and pollen.

• The ductwork in many buildings is a “trap” for dust, mold and other potential irritants.

• Ductwork is a major pathway for circulating pollutants throughout the home or building.
  

The Indoor Air Alliance is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by a group of indoor air quality experts, healthcare professionals and other community-minded individuals.

Mission Statement
There has been an alarming and steady decline in the quality of the air in our homes for decades. This decline in air quality has a negative effect on our health, especially for at-risk populations such as the elderly, infirm, infants, disabled and those with asthma or airborne allergies. The Indoor Air Alliance seeks to increase general awareness about the importance of indoor air quality through education, advocacy and analytical testing of indoor air quality using the most advanced equipment and techniques available. 

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