Assessing the impact of reused materials on indoor air quality​

Laboratory analysis

The desire to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and the growing strain on construction material supplies are prompting authorities in some countries to encourage the development of re-use. Doing so raises many questions, however, from the construction costs and organisation standpoints as well as regarding the structural quality of these materials and their potential effects on human health.

Aurore Pfister, an engineer in one of Artelia’s Environmental Design teams, explains the research work currently underway to characterise the impact of reused materials on indoor air quality in buildings.