Ten Solutions for Sustainability

6. Improve Indoor Air Quality

Solution: Concrete buildings offer design options that include solid insulated walls, in-floor radiant heating, air filtration and fresh air exchange. A concrete design doesn’t require additional interior floor and wall finishing.

Benefit: There are no off-gassing toxicity or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from concrete. Many finishes for concrete floors and walls do not require carpet, paint or sealants. Air quality can be improved with in-floor radiant heating. The potential for airborne dust, pollens, molds and mildew to be circulated with furnace systems is reduced.