Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-307) and index.

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- The basics -- Poor indoor air quality: a health concern -- Shelter in the storm -- Diseased decor -- A sea of air -- Gases in the sea of air -- Particles in the sea of air -- Menace in the mechanicals -- Daily life -- Schools: our children, our future -- Nine to five: where we work -- Infirm infirmaries and coughing courthouses -- Retail spaces: shop till you drop -- Before nine and after five: recreation and travel -- The final test: grading the air -- Do it yourself -- Call in a professional -- More data for techies -- Conclusion -- Resources guide -- List of abbreviations -- Notes -- Index.