Seminar 15 -- Indoor Relative Humidity: Evaluating Dry Air and Measures of Health

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The US General Services Administration studied four well-functioning office buildings and measured significantly higher level of stress and poorer sleep quality in occupants who spent the majority of time in conditions of very dry or humid air. We then engaged subject matter experts to help us interpret these findings. We will share the results of our project and a range of research on the influence of relative humidity on health. The panel will engage the audience in a discussion on next steps to further understand this relationship, and, to improve indoor environments to enhance occupant health.