USGBC LEED v3, A look at the now LEED requirements and their impact on the indoor environment. Improved Indoor Air Quality should be a common goal for all Green Buildings. John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS www.FloridaIAQ.com

Green Building and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Green Building in Florida' and the Indoor Air Quality Challenges of a Humid Climate. An Introduction to Residential Indoor Air Quality for Florida Home Building Professionals. John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQs www.FloridaIAQ.com http://www.microshield-es.com/moldinspectiontesting.html

This presentation will be discussing the issues with the reduction of the necessary natural or passive ventilation in a home that is substantially reduced when SPF insulation is installed. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have had a residential ventilation standard since 2003, ASHRAE 62.2. So while a home’s recommended minimum ventilation rate remained unchanged for many years, ASHRAE has recognized the tighter construction of today’s homes and 10 years after the initial ASHRAE 62.2, there are new and controversial changes to the 2013 version of ASHRAE 62.2.

IAQ Assessment can be much more effective if you follow the Seven Principals of Healthy homes. Dry, Clean, Pest-Free, Safe, Contaminant-Free, Ventilated, and Maintained. Your indoor environment is related to many health effects, ranging from allergies and asthma triggered by dust mites, mold and pest residue to cancer or death from combustion pollutants or dangerous fumes. The good news is that you can make your house a healthy home for your family by applying these seven principles of healthy homes. John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS www.FloridaIAQ.com

Understanding & Reducing VOC's in New Homes. Building Healthy Homes by reducing the VOC's in the building products used to build the home. John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Microshield Environmental Services, LLC www.Microshield-ES.com

An introduction to the indoor air quality challenges for Florida's Real Estate Professionals. by John Lapotaire, CIEC. Microshield Environmental Services, LLC. John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Microshield Environmental Services, LLC www.FloridaIAQ.com

A presentation to help Floridians understand, improve, and maintain their indoor air quality and the indoor environmental challenges in Florida. by John Lapotaire, CIEC. Microshield Environmental Services, LLC. John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Microshield Environmental Services, LLC www.FloridaIAQ.com

Indoor Air Quality in Florida's Homes Understanding Florida's Indoor Air Quality Challenges. An Introduction to Residential Indoor Air Quality for Florida Real Estate Professionals. John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS www.FloridaIAQ.com

This is a presentation on 5 case studies that represent measurable indoor air quality improvements on homes by making simple adjustments to the homes ventilation system. The case studies are based on the location of the homes air handler and the presence or absence of outdoor air supply. As with real estate, so is true with air handlers, location, location, location.

What will be discussed in this white paper presentation is simply our approach to the assessment of a single family residential home in Florida. We will describe the how and the why of our residential IAQ assessments, the basis for our opinions and the equipment used during our assessments.

Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS and John Lapotaire CIEC, presentation on Restorative Structural Drying. The presentation is intended for Insurance Agents and Adjustors. The presentation helps Insurance Agents and Adjusters understand the process of restorative structural drying, the different categories of water according to the ANSI approved IICRC S-500, as well as the benefits of hiring IICRC trained professionals. John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS www.Microshield-ES.com

Indoor Air Quality Solutions #IAQS primary response to fungal contamination in buildings is the prompt Remediation of contaminated material and infrastructure repair while preventing further damage to the structure, personal belongings, and occupants. In accordance with the ANSI Approved IICRC S-520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation. John, P. Lapotaire, CIEC Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS www.FloridaIAQ.com

This course will help the participants understand what a mold assessment consists of in accordance with the ASTM D-7338 Standard Guide for Assessment Of Fungal Growth in Buildings. The course will provide a better understanding of the content that a mold assessment report should include beyond the collection of mold samples. ASTM D-7338 Standard Guide for Assessment Of Fungal Growth in Buildings - 7.1 The most important requirement of an assessment for fungal growth is an on-site inspection of the subject building.

Formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen that is added to the production of some wood flooring products. In this Tech Tip video from the Indoor Air Quality Association (http://iaqa.org), you'll learn about regulations related to formaldehyde emissions from wood flooring products.

Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. It is also used as a preservative in laboratories, as embalming fluid, and as a sterilizer. Its primary use is in the production of resins and as a chemical intermediate. It is also a by-product of combustion and certain other natural processes. This means it may be present in substantial concentrations both indoors and outdoors. As far back as 1987 the Environmental Protection Agency classified formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) does classify formaldehyde as a human carcinogen and the California Air Resource Board (ARB) has classified formaldehyde as a Toxic Air Contaminant.

Although the heavy metal "lead" can be found in many different products at varying concentrations, it's presence in paint prior to 1978 poses the greatest impact on indoor air quality, even today. Learn about lead-based paint in this video, including its affect on health- especially of children.

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from industrial sources and leaded aviation gasoline, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that in the past was added to many products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. From studies across the globe we now know that breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer.