Clean Air in Buildings Challenge Fact Sheet

This document provides basic principles and general actions recommended to improve indoor air quality (IAQ)in buildings and reduce the risk of airborne spread of viruses and other contaminants. These actions, as well as technical assistance and tools provided through the links, are intended to support building owners and operators, as well as organizational leaders and decision makers, to make ventilation and other IAQ improvements. Infectious diseases like COVID-19 can spread through the inhalation of airborne particles and aerosols. In addition to other layered prevention strategies, taking actions to improve IAQ can reduce the risk of exposure top articles, aerosols, and other contaminants, and improve the health of building occupants.