Published by Tarkett, February 2024

This report addresses the impact of climate change on respiratory health, particularly in the built environment. It highlights how worsening air quality, due to both indoor and outdoor pollutants, exacerbates conditions like asthma and allergies. The report underscores the need for clean air solutions, citing extreme weather events and $165 billion in climate-related damages in the US in 2022 alone. Recommendations include improved ventilation, the use of low-VOC materials, and easy-to-clean surfaces, as well as products certified to be asthma and allergy-friendly to improve indoor air quality and overall health.

Keywords: Climate Change, Healthy Buildings, HVAC & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)