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Foreword

HB2003 Organising Committee

HB2003 Local Advisory Committee

HB2003 Local Scientific Committee

International Scientific Coordinators

International Coordinators

Acknowledgements

Technical Papers
 

Keynotes

 

Chemical Pollutants

 

Microbials
 

Detection of an Aflatoxin-Like Substance in an Office Building 
W. Lorenz, C. Trautmann, I. Dill, M. Gareis

 

MVOC Out of New Materials 
L. Virnich, W. Lorenz, C. Trautmann

 

Materials' Microbiology in Different Elements of Building 
M. Reiman, L. Kujanpaa, R. Kujanpaa

 

Amoebae and Other Protozoa in Moisture-Damaged Building Materials 
T. Yli-Pirila, J. Kusnetsov, S. Haatainen, P. Jalava, M. Hanninen, M. R. Hirvonen, M. Reiman, M. Seuri, A. Nevalainen

 

Dampness in Dwellings and Sick Building Symptoms Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study on 8918 Swedish Homes 
C. G. Bornehag, J. Sundell, L. Hagerhed

 

Actinomycetes in Building Materials 
W. Lorenz, R. M. Kroppenstedt, C. Trautmann, E. Stackebrandt, I. Dill

 

Building-Related Microbes Before and After the Repair of Moisture Damage 
L. Kujanpaa, M. Reiman, R. Kujanpaa

 

Isolation and Identification of Filamentous Fungi From HVAC System 
M. Butala, M. Crnigoj, P. Zalar, V. Butala

 

Moulds, Bacteria and MVOC in Classroom and Outdoor Air, and Microbial Components in Settled Dust From Schools in Shanghai, China 
D. Norback, Y. Mi, L. Larsson, L. Wady, J. Tao, Y. Mi

 

S-520 Mold Remediation Standard 
R. G. Baker

 

Measurements on Mite allergens in Houses of Allergy Patients in Japan 
F. Shinohara, H. Miyazawa, T. Iwata, H. Yasueda, Y. Nagase

 

Validation of Questionnaire Data With Inspections on Dampness Indications in 390 Swedish Dwellings-DBH Step 2 
L. Hagerhed, C. G. Bornehag, J. Sundell

 

Health Effects of Flooding: Changes of Symptoms, Tear Film Stability and Biomarkers in Nasal Lavage After Re-Exposure to a Damp Office Building 
G. Wieslander, D. Norback, P. Venge

 

Comparison of Air Samplers for Fungal Exposure Assessment 
T. Iwata, F. Shinohara, C. Sano, Y. Kowashi

 

Experimental Study on Activities of the Virus in Low Humidity Indoor Environments 
K. Ikeda, T. Ibamoto, T. Komatsu, M. Saito, M. Nakayama, K. Saito, S. Yamadera, M. Kinomoto, Y. Tsubota

 

Development of a Performance Indicator for Mould Growth Risk Avoidance in Buildings 
H. J. Moon, G. Augenbroe

 

Fungal Index in Dwelling Environments 
K. Abe, S. Nakai, Y. Yanagisawa

 

Development of Novel Air Purification Technology Using Ions Generated by Discharge Plasma: (i) Physical Background and Biological Effect on Indoor Air Quality 
H. Nojima, K. Nishikawa, Y. Shimizu, B. Schwartz, K. Senkpiel, H. Ohgke

 

Development of Novel Air Purification Technology Using Ions Generated by Discharge Plasma (ii) Inactivation of Influenza Virus in Air 
K. Nishikawa, H. Nojima, M. Aoki, Y. Kuroda

 

Biohygrothermal Method for the Prediction of Mould Growth; Procedure and Healthy Aspects 
K. Sedlbauer, M. Krus, K. Breuer

 

(1 --3)-B-D-Glucan In Indoor Environment 
Y. W. Liu, P. C. Wu, C. H. Chang, B. F. Gi, H. J. Su

 

A Comparative Study of Qualitative Sampling Methods for the Analysis of the Indoor Air Molds 
W. Y. Chan, K. M. Law, L. L. P. Vrijmoed

 

Health Risks by Microbial Cell Wall Agents Indoors 
R. Rylander

 

Characterization of Ambient Bioaerosols in Singapore 
I. V. N. Rathnayake, R. Balasubramanian

 

Organic Peroxides-The New Generation of Highly Effective Disinfectants for Remediation of Mouldy Buildings 
F. Langvad

 

Home Characteristics Are Associated With Indoor Microbial Exposures in Subtropical Homes 
C. H. Chang, P. F. Chi, Y. W. Liu, P. C. Wu, H. J. Su

 

Are Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOC) Useful Predictors For a Hidden Mould Damage? 
H. Schleibinger, C. Brattig, M. Mangler, D. Laußmann, D. Eis, P. Braun, D. Marchl, A. Nickelmann, H. Rueden

 

The Medical Relevance of Methods to Sample Indoor Air Microbial Pollution 
L. Beijer, R. Rylander

 

Indoor Air Climate and Microbiological Contamination in Dental Clinics 
M. Popa, D. M. Sirbu, A. R. Sirbu

 

Brassicasterol: A Specific Biomarker Sterol in Humidifier Sediments in Indoor Pollution 
S. Maayoufi, C. Chasseur, N. Nolard, G. Lognay, M. Marlier

 

Study of the Effects of Essential Oils on Microbes Present in Ventilation Systems 
M. C. Pibiri, C. Seignez, C. A. Roulet

 

Inter-Laboratory Trials for Proficiency Testing of Mycological Laboratories 
R. Szewzyk, U. Weidner, T. Gabrio, H. P. Seidl

 

Thermal Comfort

 

Particulate Matter

 

Climate Specific Design

 

Building Types

 

Ventilation

 

Control Strategies

 

Energy Efficiency

 

Innovative Technologies & Solutions

 

Health Effect & SBS Symptoms

 

Other Indoor Air Pollutants

 

Cost Effects and Benefits of Good IAQ

 

Specification, Design, Construction, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance

 

IAQ Standards & Guidelines

 

Policy & Legal Studies

 

Surveys & Case Studies

 

Status-quo Assessment

 

Solutions for Healthy Buildings