GO AQS

Category: GO IAQS

  • GO AQS Members Unite to Define the Future of Indoor Air Quality Index

    GO AQS Members Unite to Define the Future of Indoor Air Quality Index

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) has taken a significant step towards establishing the world’s first common Indoor Air Quality Index (IAQI) by launching a comprehensive survey among its members. This initiative aims to consolidate breakpoints for the GO IAQS Index, a crucial tool for assessing and communicating indoor air quality consistently across the…

  • Ozone WG – Conclusion

    Ozone WG – Conclusion

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    The Ozone Working Group (WG) convened on April 2nd, 2025, as part of the Global Open Air Quality Standards initiative, to delve into the specifics of incorporating ozone (O₃) into indoor air quality guidelines. Following previous discussions on particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide, this session focused on the unique challenges posed by ozone,…

  • Formaldehyde WG – Conclusion

    Formaldehyde WG – Conclusion

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    The Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) working group convened to discuss the establishment of standards for formaldehyde, building upon previous discussions on particulate matter, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone. Reconsidering Space Adaptability and Target Limits The discussion began with the concept of “space adaptability,” a feature within GO AQS that links average…

  • Carbon Monoxide WG – Conclusion

    Carbon Monoxide WG – Conclusion

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    A recent meeting of the Carbon Monoxide (CO) Working Group convened to discuss various aspects of establishing air quality standards for this critical pollutant. The discussion spanned from the applicability of space-dependent limits to the technicalities of sensor technology and the units used for measurement. This article summarizes the key deliberations and the apparent direction…

  • Carbon Dioxide WG – Conclusion

    Carbon Dioxide WG – Conclusion

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    Two working group sessions dedicated to carbon dioxide. The discussions centered around establishing appropriate indoor air quality standards for carbon dioxide levels, considering various perspectives from international regulations, scientific research, and member feedback. This article summarizes the key points of these deliberations and the preliminary direction emerging from the discussions. Initial Proposals and Rationale The…