OBJECTIVE The prevalence of symptoms associated with the sick building syndrome (SBS) has recently been shown to decrease by 40% to 50% among office workers six months after they were exposed to a building with an improved ventilation system. The objective of the present study was to find whether the decrease in the prevalence of symptoms was maintained three years later. METHODS Workers from...

Paper is in the scope of moisture-related problems which are connected with mold threat buildings, sick building syndrome (SBS) as well application electronic nose for evaluation different envelopes and materials. The machine learning methods used to analyze multidimensional signals important components e-nose system. These derived from a gas sensor array, which, together instrumentation, const...

The sensation of dryness and irritation is essential in the sick building syndrome (SBS), and such symptoms are common in both office and hospital employees. In Scandinavia, the indoor relative humidity in well ventilated buildings is usually in the range 10-35% in winter. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of steam air humidification on SBS and perceived air quality during the he...

Indoor air pollution has become a pressing issue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to poor ventilation, inadequate airtightness, and using chemicals building materials. Accordingly, UAE is currently experiencing more cases of sick syndrome (SBS) than any other country. This study aims assess effectiveness bake-out strategy reducing indoor pollutants new apartment UAE. The evaluated reductio...

STUDY OBJECTIVE To investigate the merits of case studies as complementary methodological approaches in the study of the sick building syndrome. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS A Swedish office building with longstanding health problems, and its inhabitants. DESIGN This paper is a case study based both on historical and present, quantitative as well as qualitative, documentary material, produced o...