International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ)

ISIAQ was founded in 1992 by 109 international scientists and practitioners following the 5th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Indoor Air '90 (Toronto, 1990). It is an international, independent, multidisciplinary, scientific, non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the creation of healthy, comfortable and productivity-encouraging indoor environments by:

Advancing the science and technology of indoor air quality and climate as it relates to indoor environment design, construction, operation and maintenance, air quality measurement and health sciences;

Facilitating international and interdisciplinary communication and information exchange by:

publishing and fostering publication on indoor air quality and climate;

organizing, sponsoring and supporting initiatives such as meetings, conferences, and seminars on indoor air quality and climate;

developing, adapting and maintaining codes, standards, and guidelines for the improvement of indoor air quality and climate;

cooperating with government and other agencies and societies with an interest in the indoor environment.

Members of the Society are:

Scientists involved in all aspects of indoor air quality

Government and regulatory professionals

Medical practitioners

Occupational health professionals

Building owners and managers

Building, construction and air-conditioning engineers

Architects

Environmental lawyers

Some of ISIAQ's most important activities include:

Publication of a high profile journal Indoor Air which reports original research results in the broad area defined by the indoor environment of non industrial buildings.

Publication of a Newsletter which carries news and information.

Developing guideline documents by a number of Task Forces focused on specific issues. Task Forces convene during ISIAQ conferences.

Organising Healthy Buildings and Indoor Air series as primary Society conferences.