What designers and developers should be aware of in minimising the concentrations of Indoor Air Pollutants to reduce the impact on health.

A recent survey found that 1 in 5 households suffered from problems with mould, damp and condensation in their homes as a result of poor air quality.

Improved ventilation in a building helps to keep the levels of chemicals and moisture under control and ensures that your home has good airflow.

Without regular fresh air from open windows, you might start to notice stale or musty smells in some rooms. In some cases, this musty smell is caused by mildew growing in a hidden corner or behind furniture.

Reducing the amount of energy we consume is the one of the biggest individual contributions that we can make to the environment.

Your bathroom is one of the main sources of humidity in a home, and effective ventilation is essential in preventing moisture escaping into other rooms.

Condensation itself does not pose a risk to your health, but it can develop into other problems in your home that may affect you in the future.

As many as one in five UK homes suffers from condensation that can lead to problems with damp and mould that can affect health.

For Hayfever sufferers, pollen from grass and flowers can make summer a miserable time with painful allergy symptoms preventing them enjoying the weather.