Review of Asian IAQ Standards

Research on ventilation and IAQ is ongoing worldwide, and a better understanding of the impacts on human comfort, health, and productivity is continuously evolving. There have been considerable developments in ventilation and IAQ standards in Asia, primarily in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and South Korea. An important consideration for Asia is that hot and humid climates have an inherent energy penalty for conditioning outdoor air. This talk reviews current developments in IAQ Standards in Asia and highlights some key aspects that are unique to this part of the world.