Skip to content

Resource Library

EPA: The Indoor Microbiome 

Website

Overview

Read about the indoor microbiome and its relationship with indoor air quality (IAQ).

The EPA has a new resource page for The Indoor Microbiome.

The quality of air indoors is impacted by all the living things in it. All of the living microorganisms inside an indoor environment, and their by-products, are known collectively as an indoor microbiome. Research on indoor microbiomes has rapidly expanded, leading to increased public interest. This page describes the indoor microbiome and its relationship with indoor air quality (IAQ).

 Visit the site: The Indoor Microbiome | EPA

Related Resources

Hyperlink icon to reveal a BPA Resource Video

A Cup of Joe: Second Law of Thermodynamics 

Watch as Joe Lstiburek discusses the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

Download this BPA resource

Ducted Range Hoods Recommendations for New and Existing Homes 

Read the issue brief for information on the many benefits to adding a range hood to your kitchen, and how it can reduce the pollutant exposures and negative health impacts in your home.

Hyperlink icon to reveal a BPA Resource Video

Using the Right Materials with Joe Lstiburek 

Watch as Dr. Joe Lstiburek discusses the challenges of open-joint cladding and best practices.