Just off the Press
Past Publications
Asbestos in Buildings - Architectural Insitute of British Columbia Fall 2001 Edition
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Indoor Air Review - IAQ Association Volume 6 Fall 2001 Edition
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Book - 1B. Building Design, Technology and Occupant Well-Being in Temperate Climates. E.M. Sterling, C. Bieva, C.W. Collett (eds) Proceedings for the International Conference on Building Design, Technology and Occupant Well-Being in Temperate Climates, Brussels, Belgium, February 17
Book - 2B. Control of Ozone Depleting Substances: Delivering the Montreal Protocol. Sterling E. (ed), The Air and Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
1. Good Indoor Air Quality is Good Business Canadian Property Management Magazine - BC Edition December / January 1999
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2. Will your Carpark Meet The New WCB Indoor Air Quality Regulation? The Parker Second Quarter 16, 1998 (E.M. Sterling)
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3. Avoiding Sick Building Syndrome Canadian Property Management Magazine - BC Edition, May 1998 (E.M. Sterling)
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4. A Ventilation Standard Debate: Should Pollutant Source Strengths be Added When Calculating Ventilation Rates? HPAC Heating / Piping / AirConditioning, March 1998 85-92 (W.L. Rosenbaum, E.M. Sterling)
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5. Indoor Air Quality Initiatives for the Hospitality Industry of British Columbia. Seminar 20 Proceedings, ASHRAE Winter Meeting, January 17-21, San Francisco, CA, 1998. (E.M. Sterling, B. Clark)
6. Indoor Air Quality Management Program for the Hospitality Industry. Proceedings, PNWIS’97 Annual Conferences, 6A-3, Nov. I2-14, 1997. (E.M. Sterling, B. Clark)
7. Manage Indoor Air Quality Today to Meet The New WCB Regulation. Canadian Property Management Magazine - BC Edition, Sept, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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8. Good Air Quality is Good Business. Western Hotelier, Fall, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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9. Indoor Air Quality for Hospitals. CHES B.C. Chapter Newsletter, 8:3-4, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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10. Building Commissioning Implications of Proposed Revisions to the ASHRAE Ventilation Standards. Proceedings, 5th National Conference on Building Commissioning, April, Huntington Beach, CA, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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11. Property Management and Indoor Air Quality. Property Management News, Sept/Oct: 12-23, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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12. The Effectiveness of Designated Smoking Areas in Controlling Non-Smokers Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Indoor+Built Environment 1997;6:29-44. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross)
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13. Proactive IAQ Management In New Construction: A Case Study (Part 1). Invironment, 2(11)1. 4-6, 1996 and (Part 2): 3(1): 3, 10-12, 1997. (E.M. Sterling, J.A. Ross)
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14. Implications of the Proposed Revised ASHRAE IAQ Standard. Proceedings, PNWIS’96 Annual Conferences, A-II-2, 1996. (E.M. Sterling)
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15. Dilution Ventilation to Accommodate Smoking: A Case Study. HPAC, November: 81-88, 1996. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross)
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16. Is Canada’s Current Ventilation Standard acceptable? -- WCB and ASHRAE Don’t Think So. Canadian Property Management Magazine - BC Edition, 4:41-42, 1996. (E.M. Sterling)
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17. The Air That We Breathe. The International Facility Management Association News - BC Chapter, Summer:6-7, 1996. (E.M. Sterling)
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18. Is Canada’s Current Ventilation Standard acceptable? -- WCB and ASHRAE Don’t Think So. Canadian Property Management Magazine, 11:45-46, 1996. (E.M. Sterling)
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19. Assessment of Non-Smokers’ Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke Using Personal-Exposure and Fixed-Location Monitoring. Indoor+Built Environment, 5:112-125, 1996. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross)
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20. Supplemental Air Cleaner: Controlling Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Offices. HPAC, May:76-83, 1996. (J.A. Ross, E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, N. Kjono)
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21. The Design and Development of Two Energy and Environmentally Sustainable Prototype Office Buildings. pp.295-303 in Proceedings, Implementing the Results of Ventilation Research 16th AIVC Conference, Palm Springs, 1995. (E.M. Sterling, T Coady, J Cook, G Shymko, K Newburt, J Cordonier)
22. Update on Revisions to Standard 62-1989 “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air”. The British Columbia Totem, B.C. Chapter, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers, 42(6):3-5, 1995. (E.M. Sterling)
23. The Building Commissioning/Quality Assurance Process in North America. ASHRAE Journal, October:32-36, 1994. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett)
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24. Quality Assurance Strategies for Investigating IAQ Problems. ASHRAE Journal, June:42-51, 1994. (C.W Collett, J.A. Ross, E.M. Sterling)
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25. A Framework for Design to Prevent Indoor Environmental Problems in Buildings. Proceedings, AWMA 87th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH, June 19-24, 1994. (E.M. Sterling)
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26. Indoor Air Quality for Hospitals. CHES Quarterly Journal, 13:9-15. (E.M. Sterling)
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27. Review of Strategies Used to Investigate Indoor Air Quality Problems. pp.129-135 in Building Design, Technology & Occupant Well-Being in Temperate Climates. E.M. Sterling, C. Bieva, C.W. Collett (eds), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta, GA, 1993. (C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross, E.M. Sterling
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28. Integrating Disciplines. "Building Design, Technology and Occupant Well-Being in Temperate Climates". ASHRAE, 1791 Tullie Circle N.E., Atlanta, GA, pp. 1-3, 1993. (E.M. Sterling, C. Bieva)
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29. Letter to the Editor Re: "Reader Says Standard 62 Revision Calls for Major Changes\". Indoor Air Quality Update, October, 1993. (E.M. Sterling)
30. Sick-Building Syndrome Problems and How They Can Be Solved. Washington State Bar News, October 1993 (E.M. Sterling and C.W. Collett)
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31. Cold/temperate climates conference held in Belgium. ASHRAE Journal, September 1993 (E.M. Sterling and C. Bieva)
32. Strategies for the Investigation of Indoor Air Quality Problems and Findings from Their Implementation. ASHRAE Transactions, DE-93-19-2, 1993. (C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross, E.M. Sterling)
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33. Commissioning to Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems. ASHRAE Transactions, 99(1):867-870, 1993. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, S. Turner, Chris Downing)
34. Building Environment Considered Important Tenant Issue. King County Bar Assoc. Bar Bulletin, 11:9, May 1993. (E.M. Sterling)
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35. Letter to the Editor "Reader Questions Value of CDC Studies on Cotinine in Blood". Indoor Air Quality Update, April 13, 1993. (E.M. Sterling)
36. Estimation of Outdoor Air Ventilation Rates Using CO2 Concentrations. ASHRAE Transaction, CH-93-22-4, 99(1), 1993 (K.B. Levine, E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett
37. Commissioning to Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems. ASHRAE Transactions, CH-93-5-4, 99(1), 1993. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, S. Turner, C. Downing)
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38. Are Indoor Air Quality Regulations Required For the White Collar Workplace? Proceedings, 5th International Jacques Cartier Conference, October, Montreal, pp. 187-192, 1992. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett)
39. Commissioning Buildings to Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems. Proceedings, 5th International Jacques Cartier Conference, October, Montreal, pp. 201 - 209. 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
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40. Commissioning to Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems. ASHRAE Journal, October, 1992. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, S. Turner, C.C. Downing)
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41. Measurement of CO2 Concentrations to Estimate Outdoor Air Ventilation Rates. Proceedings, AWMA 85TH Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Kansas City, MO, June 21 - 26, 1992. (K.B. Levine, C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
42. Dry Climate Evaporative Cooling With Refrigeration Backup. ASHRAE Journal, June, 1992. (C.M. Scofield, E.M. Sterling)
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43. The Sterling Report: Are Building Tenants Demanding and Willing to Pay for Healthy, Comfortable, Indoor Air Environment? British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, Spring:11, 12, 14, 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
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44. Design and Development of Healthy, Energy Efficient Office Buildings. Proceedings, World Building Congress, Montreal PQ, May 18-22, 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
45. Builders, Developers and the Environment. Proceedings, World Building Congress, Montreal PQ, May 18-22, 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
46. Design and Development of an Energy-Efficient, Livable Office Building. pp. 230 - 234 in Proceedings, First Annual IAQ Conference & Exposition, National Coalition on Indoor Air Quality, Tampa, Florida, April 29 - May 3, 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
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47. The Sterling Report: Economics of the Post Recession Building Environment. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, Fall:21,25, 1991. (E.M. Sterling)
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48. The Sterling Report: Clouds of Change: Is This a Storm Warning for Future Development. British Columbia Real Market Review: Residential Edition, Building Owners & Managers Association, Summer:10, 1991. (E.M. Sterling)
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49. The Sterling Report: Satisfied Tenants: Improved Environmental Performance of Office Buildings. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, Spring:12, 1991. (E.M. Sterling)
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50. The Sterling Report: Earthquake Paranoia. British Columbia Real Market Review: Homes & Apartments, Building Owners & Managers Association, Winter:27, 1991. (E.M. Sterling)
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51. The Sterling Report: Sustainable Development and Buildings. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, Fall:43, 1990. (E.M. Sterling)
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52. The Sterling Report: Builders, Developers and the Environment. British Columbia Real Market Review: Homes & Apartments, Building Owners & Managers Association, Summer:26, 1990. (E.M. Sterling)
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53. A Guideline for Commissioning and Auditing Building Systems. The British Columbia Totem, B.C. Chapter, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers, 39(1):3-5, 1990. (E.M. Sterling)
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54. Chapter 1: Formaldehyde, Chapter 2: Radon, and Chapter 6: Sick Buildings: Physical and Psychological Effects on Human Health and Preventive Measures. In Indoor Air Quality Design Guidebook, M. Meckler (ed), The Fairmont Press Inc., Georgia, 1990. (E.M. Sterling, L. Holcomb)
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55. Designing User Friendly Tall Buildings. pp.435-439 in Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management III, K. Noro, O. Brown Jr. (eds), Elsevier Science Publishers, North Holland, 1990. (E.M. Sterling)
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56. Indoor Air Quality and Health in Brazilian Homes. pp.301-304 in Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation, F. Lunau, G.L. Reynolds (eds), Selper Ltd., London, 1990. (D. Rumel, C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
57. The New ASHRAE Ventilation Standard: Economy of Improving Indoor Air Quality. Energy Engineering, 86(6):26-33, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
58. Indoor Air Quality and Health in Two Office Buildings With Different Ventilation Systems. Environment International, 15:115-128, 1989. (A. Hedge, T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, D.A. Sterling, V. Nie)
59. Designing Healthy Buildings: The Architects Role in the Commissioning Process. ASHRAE Transactions, 95(1):893-894, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
60. Ventilation Inadequacies and the Sick Building Syndrome. pp.367-371 in Ventilation 88, J.H. Vincent (ed), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
61. A Guideline for Commissioning and Auditing Building Systems. pp.519-521 in Ventilation 88, J.H. Vincent (ed), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
62. A Database of Problem Buildings: Learning by Past Mistakes. pp.413-420 in Present and Future of Indoor Air Quality, C.J. Bieva, Y. Courtois, M. Govaerts (eds), Excerpta Medica, Amsterdam, 1989. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling, J.J. Weinkam)
63. Ventilation System Retrofits as a Method of Solution for the Sick Building Syndrome. pp.301-308 in Present and Future of Indoor Air Quality, C.J. Bieva, Y. Courtois, M. Govaerts (eds), Excerpta Medica, Amsterdam, 1989. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
64. Is Smoking Regulation the Solution to Indoor Pollution Problems? British Columbia Office and Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, September:90-92, 1989. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett)
65. Humidity Criteria for Buildings. The British Columbia Totem, B.C. Chapter, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers, 37(4):3-4, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
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66. User Friendly Design Equals Healthy Buildings, Productive Tenants. Skylines, BOMA International, 14(11/12):16-17, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
67. Designing Healthy Buildings: The Architects Role in the Commissioning Process. Toronto Society of Architects Newsletter, May, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
68. A Guideline for Commissioning and Auditing Building Systems. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide Building Owners & Managers Association, Spring:28-29, 62 and 65, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
69. Apprendre a Concevoir des Lieux de Travail Prenant en Compte le Bien Etre Mental et Physique des Occupants. Etudes Sociales et Syndicales, Supplement 51:11-13, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
70. A Strategy for Diagnosing and Solving Air Quality Problems in Office Buildings. Proceedings, APCA Specialty Conference on Chemical in the Environment, Whistler, November, 1988. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
71. Levels and Control of Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Ventilated Office Buildings. Proceedings, World Energy Engineers Congress, Atlanta, October, 1988. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling, C.W. Collett)
72. Typical Pollutant Concentrations in Public Buildings. pp.399-404 in Indoor and Ambient Air Quality, R. Perry, P.W. Kirk (eds), Selper Ltd., London, 1988. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, S. Kleven, A.V. Arundel)
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73. Changing Sick Buildings into Healthy Buildings: Improving the Ventilation System. pp.55-60 in Healthy Buildings 88 (Vol.3), B. Berglund (ed), Swedish Council for Building Research, Stockholm, 1988. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling, A.V. Arundel)
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74. Environmental Quality in Energy Efficient Office Buildings -- Architectural Design Considerations. pp.489-493 in Indoor and Ambient Air Quality, R. Perry, P.W. Kirk (eds), Selper Ltd., London, 1988. (E.M. Sterling, B. Palmquist)
75. Sick Building Syndrome and Inadequate Ventilation. Proceedings, 81st Annual Meeting of Air Pollution Control Association, Dallas, 1988. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
76. Building Architecture and Building Air Quality. Proceedings, Conference of the Argentine National Academy of Sciences, Bariloche, 1988. (E.M. Sterling)
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77. Arquitectura Y Calidad Del Aire De Los Edificios. Proceedings, Conference of the Argentine National Academy of Sciences, Bariloche, 1988. (E.M. Sterling)
78. Economic Consequences of the New ASHRAE Ventilation Standard. Skylines, BOMA International, July:12-13, 1988. (E.M. Sterling)
79. Healthy Buildings - Architecture as a Performing Art. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide Building Owners & Managers Association, Fall:34, 55, 1988. (E.M. Sterling, R. Hulbert)
80. A Holistic Approach to "Sick Building Syndrome". Safety Management, 296(11):1-3, 1987. (E.M. Sterling)
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81. Asbestos Contamination of Public and Commercial Buildings. BOMA B.C. News, (Guest Editorial), 10(10):4-5, 1987. (E.M. Sterling)
82. Designing Office Buildings for Improved Environmental Quality. pp.175-179 in Indoor Air 87 (Vol.3), Fourth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Berlin, 1987. (R. Cole, E.M. Sterling)
83. The Building Performance Database: An Analytical Tool for Indoor Air Quality Research. pp.426-430 in Indoor Air 87 (Vol.2), Fourth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Berlin, 1987. (C.W. Collett, E.M Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, J.F. Steeves, J.J. Weinkam)
84. Low Relative Humidity and Eye, Nose, Throat and Skin Irritation. pp.650-654 in Indoor Air 87 (Vol.2), Fourth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Berlin, 1987. (A.V. Arundel, C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling, J. Steeves)
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85. Indoor Air Quality Investigation as a Psychological Stressor. pp.552-556 in Indoor Air 87 (Vol.2), Fourth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Berlin, 1987. (A. Hedge, E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, B. Mueller, R. Robson)
86. A Five Phased Strategy for Diagnosing Air Quality and Related Ventilation Problems in Commercial/Large Buildings. Proceedings, 80th Annual Meeting of Air Pollution Control Association, New York, 1987. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, J. Meredith)
87. Review of the Effect of Indoor Relative Humidity on the Incidence of Airborne-Transmitted Infectious Diseases and on the Abundance of Allergenic Micro-Organisms. Proceedings, 80th Annual Meeting of Air Pollution control Association, New York, 1987. (A.V. Arundel, E.M. Sterling)
88. Reducing Radon Levels in Tightly Sealed Residences Through Crawl Space. pp.132-138 in Practical Control of Indoor Air Problems, ASHRAE IAQ 87, Washington, D.C., 1987. (T.D. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
89. Comparison Between the Use of Effective and Actual Volumes in the Conversion of Air Changes Per Hour to Volumetric Data. pp.211-216 in Practical Control of Indoor Air Problems, ASHRAE IAQ 87, Washington, D.C., 1987. (E.M. Sterling, D.A. Sterling, S. Relwani, D. Moschandreas, S. Theno, C.W. Collett, E.D. McIntyre)
90. Case Studies of Ventilation System Retrofits Resolving and Not Resolving Air Quality Problems in Office Buildings. pp.308-318 in Practical Control of Indoor Air Problems, ASHRAE IAQ 87, Washington, D.C., 1987. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, B. Mueller, J. Meredith, T. Blomfield)
91. The Effect of Instituting Smoking Regulations in Office Buildings on Indoor Contaminant Levels. pp.66-71 in Practical Control of Indoor Air Problems, ASHRAE IAQ 87, Washington, D.C., 1987. (T.D. Sterling, C.W. Collett, B. Mueller, E.M. Sterling)
92. Field Measurements for Ventilation, CO and CO2 in Office Buildings: A Three Phased Approach to Diagnosing Building Performance Problems. pp.46-65 in Sampling and Calibration for Atmospheric Measurements (ASTM STP957), J.K. Taylor (ed), American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1987. (E.M. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, C.W. Collett, J. Meredith, T.D. Sterling)
93. Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Indoor Air Quality in Modern Office Work Environments. Journal of Occupational Medicine, 29(1):57-62, 1987. (T.D. Sterling, C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
94. Indirect Health Effects of Relative Humidity in Indoor Environments. Environmental Health Perspectives, 65:351-361, 1986. (A.V. Arundel, E.M. Sterling, J.H. Biggin, T.D. Sterling)
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95. The Impact of Building Ventilation on Indoor Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants in Office and Institutional Buildings. pp.297-308 in Ventilation 85, H.D. Goodfellow (ed), Pergamon Press, Toronto, 1986. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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96. A Phased Technique for Diagnosing Air Quality and Related Ventilation Problems. pp.453-464 in Organization Design and Management, O. Brown, Jr., H.W. Hendrick (eds), North Holland, Amsterdam, 1986. (E.M. Sterling E.D. McIntyre, C.W. Collett, J. Meredith, T.D. Sterling)
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97. Evaluating Office Environments: The Case for a Macroergonomic Systems Approach. pp.419-424 in Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management II, O. Brown Jr., H.W. Hendrick (eds), North Holland Amsterdam, 1986. (A. Hedge, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
98. Improving Air Quality in Energy Efficient Houses: An Architectural Approach. pp.66-69 in Proceedings, SESCI Renewable Energy Conference 86, Winnipeg, 1986. (E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
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99. Building Illness Indices Based on Questionnaire Responses. pp.31-34 in Managing Indoor Air for Health and Energy Conservation, ASHRAE IAQ 86, Atlanta, 1986. (A. Hedge, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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100. Indoor Air Quality - Total Environment Performance: Comfort and Productivity Issues in Modern Office Buildings. Resource The Canadian Journal of Real Estate, February:21-24, 1986. (E.M. Sterling)
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101. Effectiveness of Air Vapour Barriers Combined with Ventilated Crawl Spaces in Decreasing Residential Exposure to Radon Daughters. pp.142-147 in Indoor Radon, APCA International Specialty Conference, Philadelphia, 1986. (T.D. Sterling, A.V. Arundel, E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
102. Sick Buildings: Case Studies of Tight Building Syndrome and Indoor Air Quality Investigations in Modern Office Buildings. Environmental Health Review, 29(3):11-19, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, C.W. Collett, T.D. Sterling, J. Meredith)
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103. Interrelations among Different Ventilation Parameters and Indoor Pollutants. ASHRAE Transactions, 91(2):520-529, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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104. Criteria for Human Exposure to Humidity in Occupied Buildings. ASHRAE Transactions, 91(1):611-621, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, A.V. Arundel, T.D. Sterling)
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105. Kriterien zur menschlichen Belastung durch Feuchtigkeit in Innenraumen. Clima Commerce International, December:1-6, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, A.V. Arundel, T.D. Sterling)
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106. Summary of Characteristics Common to Sick Buildings. Environmental Health Review, 29(3):16, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre)
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107. Pollution Concentrations in Buildings. pp.279-284 in Proceedings, Research & Design 85: Architectural Applications of Design and Technology Research, Los Angeles, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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108. Energy and Environment Optimization. pp.203-207 in Proceedings, International Conference on Building Use & Safety Technology, Los Angeles, 1985. (E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
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109. An Empirical Study of Health and Comfort of Workers in Contemporary Office Environments. pp.212-217 in Proceedings, International Conference on Building Use & Safety Technology, Los Angeles, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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110. Building Performance Database. pp.218-222 in Proceedings, International Conference on Building Use & Safety Technology, Los Angeles, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, J.F. Steeves, C.D. Wrigley, T.D. Sterling, J.J. Weinkam)
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111. Air Quality in Health Care Facilities. Proceedings, Ener-Health 84: Energy Management in Health Care Facilities, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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112. Baseline Data: Health and Comfort in Modern Office Buildings. pp.17.1-17.13 in Proceedings, 5th AIC Conference: The Implementation and Effectiveness of Air Infiltration Standards in Buildings, Reno, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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113. Does Indoor Pollution Affect the Economic Performance of Office Buildings? Proceedings, CIB W-55 Third International Symposium on Building Economics, National Research Council Canada, 5:21-28, Ottawa, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, L. Baron)
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114. Air Quality in Hospitals and Laboratories. Proceedings, 77th Annual Meeting of the Air Pollution Control Association, San Francisco, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling, D.A. Sterling)
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115. Air Quality in Hospitals and Health Care Facilities. pp.209-214 in Indoor Air (Vol.5), B. Berglund, T. Lindvall, J. Sundell (eds), Swedish Council for Building Research, Stockholm, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, D.A. Sterling)
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116. Architechnology: An Architectural-Technological Integration for Improved Environmental Quality in Buildings. pp.145-152 in Indoor Air (Vol.5), B. Berglund, T. Lindvall, J. Sundell (eds), Swedish Council for Building Research, Stockholm, 1984. E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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117. Investigations of the Effect of Regulating Smoking on Levels of Indoor Pollution and on the Perception of Health and Comfort of Office Workers. European Journal of Respiratory Diseases, Supplement No.133, 65:17-32, 1984. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
118. The Effect of Sealed Office Buildings on the Ambient Environment of Office Work. pp.70-76 in Ergonomics and Health in Modern Offices, E. Grandjean (ed), Taylor and Francis, Philadelphia, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, T.D. Sterling)
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119. Comparison of Non-Smokers and Smokers Perceptions of Environmental Conditions and Health and Comfort Symptoms in Office Environments With and Without Smoking. pp.34-40 in Ergonomics and Health in Modern Offices, E. Grandjean (ed), Taylor and Francis, Philadelphia, 1984. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
120. The Impact of Different Ventilation Levels and Fluorescent Lighting Types on Building Illness: An Experimental Study. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 74:385-392, November/December, 1983. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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121. Building Illness in the White Collar Workplace. International Journal of Health Services, 13(2):277-287, 1983. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling, H.D. Dimich-Ward)
122. Air Quality in Public Buildings with Health Related Complaints. ASHRAE Transactions, 89(2A):198-207, 1983. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling, H.D. Dimich-Ward)
123. New Health Hazards in Sealed Buildings. American Institute of Architects Journal, April:64-67, 1983. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre)
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124. Effects of Different Ventilation Parameters on Indoor Pollutants. pp.133-140 in Proceedings, An Engineering Foundation Conference on Management of Atmospheres in Tightly Enclosed Spaces, Santa Barbara, 1983. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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125. Health and Comfort Problems in Air Conditioned Office Buildings. pp.7B.1-7B.10 in Proceedings, Second International Congress on Building Energy Management, Ames, 1983. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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126. Review of the Investigations on the Possible Effects of Smoking on Indoor Pollution and on the Incidence of Building Illness. pp.17-32 in ETS - Environmental Tobacco Smoke, R. Rylander, Y. Peterson, M.-C. Snella (eds), Workshop on Effects and Exposure Levels, Geneva, 1983. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
127. Building Environment Modification: An Experimental Study. Proceedings, Indoor Air Conference, University of Washington, Seattle, 1982. (E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
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128. Photochemical Smog Production in Modern Sealed Buildings. Proceedings, Annual General Meeting of the Northwest Chapter of APCA, Vancouver, 1982. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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129. Indoor Pollution Related to Building Energy Conservation. Proceedings, Annual General Meeting of the Northwest Chapter of APCA, Vancouver, B.C. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling, H. Dimich-Ward)
130. The Epidemiology of Building Illness. Proceedings, Second International Symposium of Epidemiology in Occupational Health, Montreal, 1982. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
131. The Effects of Ventilation on Residential Air Pollution Due to Emissions From a Gas Fired Range. Environment International, 8:447-452, 1982. (G. Traynor, M.G. Apte, J.F. Dillworth, C.D. Hollowell, E.M. Sterling)
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132. The Case for Entirely Removing the Gas Stove from Indoors. Proceedings, International Symposium on Indoor Air Pollution, Health and Energy Conservation, Amherst, 1981. (J.J. Weinkam, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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133. Carbon Monoxide Levels in Kitchens and Homes with Gas Cookers. Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association, 29(3):238-241, 1979. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
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134. The Impact of Air Pollution on Residential Design. pp.413-423 in Environmental Design: Research, Theory, and Application, A.D. Seidel, S. Danford (eds), Environmental Design Research Association, Buffalo, 1979. (E.M. Sterling)
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135. Architecture Research: Educating the Professional. Proceedings, 1979 Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, Savannah, 1979. (E.M. Sterling)
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136. Pollution in Public Buildings. Journal of Architecture Research, 6:13-19, 1977. (E.M. Sterling)
1062793808.pdf
Asbestos - is it a hazard? - Design Quarterly-Fall 2002
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Breathing Made Easier - BC Gas: Homeswest, Spring 1999
1049309055.pdf
Mould, Moisture and Indoor Air Quality Canadian Property Management -Vol.10 No.3 - May/June 2002 (B.C. Edition)
1049309486.pdf
Hospitality: A Special Case Canadian Consulting Engineer, December 2002
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International IAQ Conference identifies mold and moisture in buildings as a worldwide problem - Indoor Air Review,4, 2000 (E.M. Sterling)
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Mould and Moisture Problems in Buildings and Indoor Air Quality Concerns - Mould Review 2000 (E.M. Sterling)
1049310807.pdf
Compliance with the New WCB IAQ regulations is now mandatory throughout BC - Indoor Air Review Volume 1, Fall 1998
1049922253.pdf
Clearing the air in office buildings - Greater Vancouver Leasing Guide 1998 (Ethan Minovitz)
1049922515.pdf
Relative Humidity Requirements for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality - Indoor Air Review - Volume 3 Fall 1999
1049922789.pdf
Enhance Your Tenants Satisfaction by Effective Indoor Air Quality Management - Indoor Air Review, Volume 2 Winter 1999
1049922922.pdf
Solutions for Indoor Air Quality Mould and Moisture Problems - IAQ Supplement (BC Edition), July/August 2000
1049923035.pdf
Proactive Indoor Air Quality Management - Canadian Property Management, 2000
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Black Dog Pub Flow Dynamics Presentation
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Nicotine, RSP, and CO2 Levels in Bars and Nightclubs. Environmental International, 18:347-352, 1992. (C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross, K.B. Levine)
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Mould, Moisture & Indoor Air Quality - Canadian Property Management, The BC Edition Vol.11, No.8, January 2004 (M.Glassco, E.Sterling)
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Highlights from A&WMAs International Conference on Indoor Air Quality/Healthy Indoor Environment, Vancouver, British Columbia, September 28-30, 2003. Steve Hart, Elia Sterling, Vic Niemela. EM Air & Waste Management Associations Magazine for Environmental Managers, April 2004.
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Published in ASHRAE Transactions
Recent Publications
The Intelligent Indoor Air Quality System (iIAQ)
How to Address Indoor Air Quality at the office
Past Publications
Asbestos in Buildings - Architectural Insitute of British Columbia Fall 2001 Edition
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Indoor Air Review - IAQ Association Volume 6 Fall 2001 Edition
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Book - 1B. Building Design, Technology and Occupant Well-Being in Temperate Climates. E.M. Sterling, C. Bieva, C.W. Collett (eds) Proceedings for the International Conference on Building Design, Technology and Occupant Well-Being in Temperate Climates, Brussels, Belgium, February 17
Book - 2B. Control of Ozone Depleting Substances: Delivering the Montreal Protocol. Sterling E. (ed), The Air and Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
1. Good Indoor Air Quality is Good Business Canadian Property Management Magazine - BC Edition December / January 1999
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2. Will your Carpark Meet The New WCB Indoor Air Quality Regulation? The Parker Second Quarter 16, 1998 (E.M. Sterling)
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3. Avoiding Sick Building Syndrome Canadian Property Management Magazine - BC Edition, May 1998 (E.M. Sterling)
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4. A Ventilation Standard Debate: Should Pollutant Source Strengths be Added When Calculating Ventilation Rates? HPAC Heating / Piping / AirConditioning, March 1998 85-92 (W.L. Rosenbaum, E.M. Sterling)
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5. Indoor Air Quality Initiatives for the Hospitality Industry of British Columbia. Seminar 20 Proceedings, ASHRAE Winter Meeting, January 17-21, San Francisco, CA, 1998. (E.M. Sterling, B. Clark)
6. Indoor Air Quality Management Program for the Hospitality Industry. Proceedings, PNWIS’97 Annual Conferences, 6A-3, Nov. I2-14, 1997. (E.M. Sterling, B. Clark)
7. Manage Indoor Air Quality Today to Meet The New WCB Regulation. Canadian Property Management Magazine - BC Edition, Sept, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
1050513890.pdf
8. Good Air Quality is Good Business. Western Hotelier, Fall, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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9. Indoor Air Quality for Hospitals. CHES B.C. Chapter Newsletter, 8:3-4, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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10. Building Commissioning Implications of Proposed Revisions to the ASHRAE Ventilation Standards. Proceedings, 5th National Conference on Building Commissioning, April, Huntington Beach, CA, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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11. Property Management and Indoor Air Quality. Property Management News, Sept/Oct: 12-23, 1997. (E.M. Sterling)
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12. The Effectiveness of Designated Smoking Areas in Controlling Non-Smokers Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Indoor+Built Environment 1997;6:29-44. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross)
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13. Proactive IAQ Management In New Construction: A Case Study (Part 1). Invironment, 2(11)1. 4-6, 1996 and (Part 2): 3(1): 3, 10-12, 1997. (E.M. Sterling, J.A. Ross)
1050514168.pdf
14. Implications of the Proposed Revised ASHRAE IAQ Standard. Proceedings, PNWIS’96 Annual Conferences, A-II-2, 1996. (E.M. Sterling)
1050514061.pdf
15. Dilution Ventilation to Accommodate Smoking: A Case Study. HPAC, November: 81-88, 1996. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross)
1050513978.pdf
16. Is Canada’s Current Ventilation Standard acceptable? -- WCB and ASHRAE Don’t Think So. Canadian Property Management Magazine - BC Edition, 4:41-42, 1996. (E.M. Sterling)
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17. The Air That We Breathe. The International Facility Management Association News - BC Chapter, Summer:6-7, 1996. (E.M. Sterling)
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18. Is Canada’s Current Ventilation Standard acceptable? -- WCB and ASHRAE Don’t Think So. Canadian Property Management Magazine, 11:45-46, 1996. (E.M. Sterling)
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19. Assessment of Non-Smokers’ Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke Using Personal-Exposure and Fixed-Location Monitoring. Indoor+Built Environment, 5:112-125, 1996. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross)
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20. Supplemental Air Cleaner: Controlling Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Offices. HPAC, May:76-83, 1996. (J.A. Ross, E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, N. Kjono)
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21. The Design and Development of Two Energy and Environmentally Sustainable Prototype Office Buildings. pp.295-303 in Proceedings, Implementing the Results of Ventilation Research 16th AIVC Conference, Palm Springs, 1995. (E.M. Sterling, T Coady, J Cook, G Shymko, K Newburt, J Cordonier)
22. Update on Revisions to Standard 62-1989 “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air”. The British Columbia Totem, B.C. Chapter, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers, 42(6):3-5, 1995. (E.M. Sterling)
23. The Building Commissioning/Quality Assurance Process in North America. ASHRAE Journal, October:32-36, 1994. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett)
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24. Quality Assurance Strategies for Investigating IAQ Problems. ASHRAE Journal, June:42-51, 1994. (C.W Collett, J.A. Ross, E.M. Sterling)
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25. A Framework for Design to Prevent Indoor Environmental Problems in Buildings. Proceedings, AWMA 87th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH, June 19-24, 1994. (E.M. Sterling)
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26. Indoor Air Quality for Hospitals. CHES Quarterly Journal, 13:9-15. (E.M. Sterling)
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27. Review of Strategies Used to Investigate Indoor Air Quality Problems. pp.129-135 in Building Design, Technology & Occupant Well-Being in Temperate Climates. E.M. Sterling, C. Bieva, C.W. Collett (eds), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta, GA, 1993. (C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross, E.M. Sterling
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28. Integrating Disciplines. "Building Design, Technology and Occupant Well-Being in Temperate Climates". ASHRAE, 1791 Tullie Circle N.E., Atlanta, GA, pp. 1-3, 1993. (E.M. Sterling, C. Bieva)
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29. Letter to the Editor Re: "Reader Says Standard 62 Revision Calls for Major Changes\". Indoor Air Quality Update, October, 1993. (E.M. Sterling)
30. Sick-Building Syndrome Problems and How They Can Be Solved. Washington State Bar News, October 1993 (E.M. Sterling and C.W. Collett)
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31. Cold/temperate climates conference held in Belgium. ASHRAE Journal, September 1993 (E.M. Sterling and C. Bieva)
32. Strategies for the Investigation of Indoor Air Quality Problems and Findings from Their Implementation. ASHRAE Transactions, DE-93-19-2, 1993. (C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross, E.M. Sterling)
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33. Commissioning to Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems. ASHRAE Transactions, 99(1):867-870, 1993. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, S. Turner, Chris Downing)
34. Building Environment Considered Important Tenant Issue. King County Bar Assoc. Bar Bulletin, 11:9, May 1993. (E.M. Sterling)
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35. Letter to the Editor "Reader Questions Value of CDC Studies on Cotinine in Blood". Indoor Air Quality Update, April 13, 1993. (E.M. Sterling)
36. Estimation of Outdoor Air Ventilation Rates Using CO2 Concentrations. ASHRAE Transaction, CH-93-22-4, 99(1), 1993 (K.B. Levine, E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett
37. Commissioning to Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems. ASHRAE Transactions, CH-93-5-4, 99(1), 1993. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, S. Turner, C. Downing)
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38. Are Indoor Air Quality Regulations Required For the White Collar Workplace? Proceedings, 5th International Jacques Cartier Conference, October, Montreal, pp. 187-192, 1992. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett)
39. Commissioning Buildings to Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems. Proceedings, 5th International Jacques Cartier Conference, October, Montreal, pp. 201 - 209. 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
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40. Commissioning to Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems. ASHRAE Journal, October, 1992. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, S. Turner, C.C. Downing)
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41. Measurement of CO2 Concentrations to Estimate Outdoor Air Ventilation Rates. Proceedings, AWMA 85TH Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Kansas City, MO, June 21 - 26, 1992. (K.B. Levine, C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
42. Dry Climate Evaporative Cooling With Refrigeration Backup. ASHRAE Journal, June, 1992. (C.M. Scofield, E.M. Sterling)
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43. The Sterling Report: Are Building Tenants Demanding and Willing to Pay for Healthy, Comfortable, Indoor Air Environment? British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, Spring:11, 12, 14, 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
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44. Design and Development of Healthy, Energy Efficient Office Buildings. Proceedings, World Building Congress, Montreal PQ, May 18-22, 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
45. Builders, Developers and the Environment. Proceedings, World Building Congress, Montreal PQ, May 18-22, 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
46. Design and Development of an Energy-Efficient, Livable Office Building. pp. 230 - 234 in Proceedings, First Annual IAQ Conference & Exposition, National Coalition on Indoor Air Quality, Tampa, Florida, April 29 - May 3, 1992. (E.M. Sterling)
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47. The Sterling Report: Economics of the Post Recession Building Environment. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, Fall:21,25, 1991. (E.M. Sterling)
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48. The Sterling Report: Clouds of Change: Is This a Storm Warning for Future Development. British Columbia Real Market Review: Residential Edition, Building Owners & Managers Association, Summer:10, 1991. (E.M. Sterling)
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49. The Sterling Report: Satisfied Tenants: Improved Environmental Performance of Office Buildings. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, Spring:12, 1991. (E.M. Sterling)
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50. The Sterling Report: Earthquake Paranoia. British Columbia Real Market Review: Homes & Apartments, Building Owners & Managers Association, Winter:27, 1991. (E.M. Sterling)
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51. The Sterling Report: Sustainable Development and Buildings. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, Fall:43, 1990. (E.M. Sterling)
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52. The Sterling Report: Builders, Developers and the Environment. British Columbia Real Market Review: Homes & Apartments, Building Owners & Managers Association, Summer:26, 1990. (E.M. Sterling)
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53. A Guideline for Commissioning and Auditing Building Systems. The British Columbia Totem, B.C. Chapter, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers, 39(1):3-5, 1990. (E.M. Sterling)
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54. Chapter 1: Formaldehyde, Chapter 2: Radon, and Chapter 6: Sick Buildings: Physical and Psychological Effects on Human Health and Preventive Measures. In Indoor Air Quality Design Guidebook, M. Meckler (ed), The Fairmont Press Inc., Georgia, 1990. (E.M. Sterling, L. Holcomb)
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55. Designing User Friendly Tall Buildings. pp.435-439 in Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management III, K. Noro, O. Brown Jr. (eds), Elsevier Science Publishers, North Holland, 1990. (E.M. Sterling)
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56. Indoor Air Quality and Health in Brazilian Homes. pp.301-304 in Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation, F. Lunau, G.L. Reynolds (eds), Selper Ltd., London, 1990. (D. Rumel, C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
57. The New ASHRAE Ventilation Standard: Economy of Improving Indoor Air Quality. Energy Engineering, 86(6):26-33, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
58. Indoor Air Quality and Health in Two Office Buildings With Different Ventilation Systems. Environment International, 15:115-128, 1989. (A. Hedge, T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, D.A. Sterling, V. Nie)
59. Designing Healthy Buildings: The Architects Role in the Commissioning Process. ASHRAE Transactions, 95(1):893-894, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
60. Ventilation Inadequacies and the Sick Building Syndrome. pp.367-371 in Ventilation 88, J.H. Vincent (ed), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
61. A Guideline for Commissioning and Auditing Building Systems. pp.519-521 in Ventilation 88, J.H. Vincent (ed), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
62. A Database of Problem Buildings: Learning by Past Mistakes. pp.413-420 in Present and Future of Indoor Air Quality, C.J. Bieva, Y. Courtois, M. Govaerts (eds), Excerpta Medica, Amsterdam, 1989. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling, J.J. Weinkam)
63. Ventilation System Retrofits as a Method of Solution for the Sick Building Syndrome. pp.301-308 in Present and Future of Indoor Air Quality, C.J. Bieva, Y. Courtois, M. Govaerts (eds), Excerpta Medica, Amsterdam, 1989. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
64. Is Smoking Regulation the Solution to Indoor Pollution Problems? British Columbia Office and Industrial Leasing Guide, Building Owners & Managers Association, September:90-92, 1989. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett)
65. Humidity Criteria for Buildings. The British Columbia Totem, B.C. Chapter, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers, 37(4):3-4, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
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66. User Friendly Design Equals Healthy Buildings, Productive Tenants. Skylines, BOMA International, 14(11/12):16-17, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
67. Designing Healthy Buildings: The Architects Role in the Commissioning Process. Toronto Society of Architects Newsletter, May, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
68. A Guideline for Commissioning and Auditing Building Systems. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide Building Owners & Managers Association, Spring:28-29, 62 and 65, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
69. Apprendre a Concevoir des Lieux de Travail Prenant en Compte le Bien Etre Mental et Physique des Occupants. Etudes Sociales et Syndicales, Supplement 51:11-13, 1989. (E.M. Sterling)
70. A Strategy for Diagnosing and Solving Air Quality Problems in Office Buildings. Proceedings, APCA Specialty Conference on Chemical in the Environment, Whistler, November, 1988. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
71. Levels and Control of Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Ventilated Office Buildings. Proceedings, World Energy Engineers Congress, Atlanta, October, 1988. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling, C.W. Collett)
72. Typical Pollutant Concentrations in Public Buildings. pp.399-404 in Indoor and Ambient Air Quality, R. Perry, P.W. Kirk (eds), Selper Ltd., London, 1988. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, S. Kleven, A.V. Arundel)
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73. Changing Sick Buildings into Healthy Buildings: Improving the Ventilation System. pp.55-60 in Healthy Buildings 88 (Vol.3), B. Berglund (ed), Swedish Council for Building Research, Stockholm, 1988. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling, A.V. Arundel)
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74. Environmental Quality in Energy Efficient Office Buildings -- Architectural Design Considerations. pp.489-493 in Indoor and Ambient Air Quality, R. Perry, P.W. Kirk (eds), Selper Ltd., London, 1988. (E.M. Sterling, B. Palmquist)
75. Sick Building Syndrome and Inadequate Ventilation. Proceedings, 81st Annual Meeting of Air Pollution Control Association, Dallas, 1988. (C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
76. Building Architecture and Building Air Quality. Proceedings, Conference of the Argentine National Academy of Sciences, Bariloche, 1988. (E.M. Sterling)
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77. Arquitectura Y Calidad Del Aire De Los Edificios. Proceedings, Conference of the Argentine National Academy of Sciences, Bariloche, 1988. (E.M. Sterling)
78. Economic Consequences of the New ASHRAE Ventilation Standard. Skylines, BOMA International, July:12-13, 1988. (E.M. Sterling)
79. Healthy Buildings - Architecture as a Performing Art. British Columbia Real Market Review: Office & Industrial Leasing Guide Building Owners & Managers Association, Fall:34, 55, 1988. (E.M. Sterling, R. Hulbert)
80. A Holistic Approach to "Sick Building Syndrome". Safety Management, 296(11):1-3, 1987. (E.M. Sterling)
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81. Asbestos Contamination of Public and Commercial Buildings. BOMA B.C. News, (Guest Editorial), 10(10):4-5, 1987. (E.M. Sterling)
82. Designing Office Buildings for Improved Environmental Quality. pp.175-179 in Indoor Air 87 (Vol.3), Fourth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Berlin, 1987. (R. Cole, E.M. Sterling)
83. The Building Performance Database: An Analytical Tool for Indoor Air Quality Research. pp.426-430 in Indoor Air 87 (Vol.2), Fourth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Berlin, 1987. (C.W. Collett, E.M Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, J.F. Steeves, J.J. Weinkam)
84. Low Relative Humidity and Eye, Nose, Throat and Skin Irritation. pp.650-654 in Indoor Air 87 (Vol.2), Fourth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Berlin, 1987. (A.V. Arundel, C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling, J. Steeves)
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85. Indoor Air Quality Investigation as a Psychological Stressor. pp.552-556 in Indoor Air 87 (Vol.2), Fourth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Berlin, 1987. (A. Hedge, E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, B. Mueller, R. Robson)
86. A Five Phased Strategy for Diagnosing Air Quality and Related Ventilation Problems in Commercial/Large Buildings. Proceedings, 80th Annual Meeting of Air Pollution Control Association, New York, 1987. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, J. Meredith)
87. Review of the Effect of Indoor Relative Humidity on the Incidence of Airborne-Transmitted Infectious Diseases and on the Abundance of Allergenic Micro-Organisms. Proceedings, 80th Annual Meeting of Air Pollution control Association, New York, 1987. (A.V. Arundel, E.M. Sterling)
88. Reducing Radon Levels in Tightly Sealed Residences Through Crawl Space. pp.132-138 in Practical Control of Indoor Air Problems, ASHRAE IAQ 87, Washington, D.C., 1987. (T.D. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
89. Comparison Between the Use of Effective and Actual Volumes in the Conversion of Air Changes Per Hour to Volumetric Data. pp.211-216 in Practical Control of Indoor Air Problems, ASHRAE IAQ 87, Washington, D.C., 1987. (E.M. Sterling, D.A. Sterling, S. Relwani, D. Moschandreas, S. Theno, C.W. Collett, E.D. McIntyre)
90. Case Studies of Ventilation System Retrofits Resolving and Not Resolving Air Quality Problems in Office Buildings. pp.308-318 in Practical Control of Indoor Air Problems, ASHRAE IAQ 87, Washington, D.C., 1987. (E.M. Sterling, C.W. Collett, B. Mueller, J. Meredith, T. Blomfield)
91. The Effect of Instituting Smoking Regulations in Office Buildings on Indoor Contaminant Levels. pp.66-71 in Practical Control of Indoor Air Problems, ASHRAE IAQ 87, Washington, D.C., 1987. (T.D. Sterling, C.W. Collett, B. Mueller, E.M. Sterling)
92. Field Measurements for Ventilation, CO and CO2 in Office Buildings: A Three Phased Approach to Diagnosing Building Performance Problems. pp.46-65 in Sampling and Calibration for Atmospheric Measurements (ASTM STP957), J.K. Taylor (ed), American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1987. (E.M. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, C.W. Collett, J. Meredith, T.D. Sterling)
93. Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Indoor Air Quality in Modern Office Work Environments. Journal of Occupational Medicine, 29(1):57-62, 1987. (T.D. Sterling, C.W. Collett, E.M. Sterling)
94. Indirect Health Effects of Relative Humidity in Indoor Environments. Environmental Health Perspectives, 65:351-361, 1986. (A.V. Arundel, E.M. Sterling, J.H. Biggin, T.D. Sterling)
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95. The Impact of Building Ventilation on Indoor Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants in Office and Institutional Buildings. pp.297-308 in Ventilation 85, H.D. Goodfellow (ed), Pergamon Press, Toronto, 1986. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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96. A Phased Technique for Diagnosing Air Quality and Related Ventilation Problems. pp.453-464 in Organization Design and Management, O. Brown, Jr., H.W. Hendrick (eds), North Holland, Amsterdam, 1986. (E.M. Sterling E.D. McIntyre, C.W. Collett, J. Meredith, T.D. Sterling)
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97. Evaluating Office Environments: The Case for a Macroergonomic Systems Approach. pp.419-424 in Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management II, O. Brown Jr., H.W. Hendrick (eds), North Holland Amsterdam, 1986. (A. Hedge, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
98. Improving Air Quality in Energy Efficient Houses: An Architectural Approach. pp.66-69 in Proceedings, SESCI Renewable Energy Conference 86, Winnipeg, 1986. (E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
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99. Building Illness Indices Based on Questionnaire Responses. pp.31-34 in Managing Indoor Air for Health and Energy Conservation, ASHRAE IAQ 86, Atlanta, 1986. (A. Hedge, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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100. Indoor Air Quality - Total Environment Performance: Comfort and Productivity Issues in Modern Office Buildings. Resource The Canadian Journal of Real Estate, February:21-24, 1986. (E.M. Sterling)
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101. Effectiveness of Air Vapour Barriers Combined with Ventilated Crawl Spaces in Decreasing Residential Exposure to Radon Daughters. pp.142-147 in Indoor Radon, APCA International Specialty Conference, Philadelphia, 1986. (T.D. Sterling, A.V. Arundel, E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
102. Sick Buildings: Case Studies of Tight Building Syndrome and Indoor Air Quality Investigations in Modern Office Buildings. Environmental Health Review, 29(3):11-19, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, C.W. Collett, T.D. Sterling, J. Meredith)
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103. Interrelations among Different Ventilation Parameters and Indoor Pollutants. ASHRAE Transactions, 91(2):520-529, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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104. Criteria for Human Exposure to Humidity in Occupied Buildings. ASHRAE Transactions, 91(1):611-621, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, A.V. Arundel, T.D. Sterling)
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105. Kriterien zur menschlichen Belastung durch Feuchtigkeit in Innenraumen. Clima Commerce International, December:1-6, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, A.V. Arundel, T.D. Sterling)
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106. Summary of Characteristics Common to Sick Buildings. Environmental Health Review, 29(3):16, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre)
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107. Pollution Concentrations in Buildings. pp.279-284 in Proceedings, Research & Design 85: Architectural Applications of Design and Technology Research, Los Angeles, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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108. Energy and Environment Optimization. pp.203-207 in Proceedings, International Conference on Building Use & Safety Technology, Los Angeles, 1985. (E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
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109. An Empirical Study of Health and Comfort of Workers in Contemporary Office Environments. pp.212-217 in Proceedings, International Conference on Building Use & Safety Technology, Los Angeles, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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110. Building Performance Database. pp.218-222 in Proceedings, International Conference on Building Use & Safety Technology, Los Angeles, 1985. (E.M. Sterling, J.F. Steeves, C.D. Wrigley, T.D. Sterling, J.J. Weinkam)
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111. Air Quality in Health Care Facilities. Proceedings, Ener-Health 84: Energy Management in Health Care Facilities, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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112. Baseline Data: Health and Comfort in Modern Office Buildings. pp.17.1-17.13 in Proceedings, 5th AIC Conference: The Implementation and Effectiveness of Air Infiltration Standards in Buildings, Reno, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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113. Does Indoor Pollution Affect the Economic Performance of Office Buildings? Proceedings, CIB W-55 Third International Symposium on Building Economics, National Research Council Canada, 5:21-28, Ottawa, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, L. Baron)
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114. Air Quality in Hospitals and Laboratories. Proceedings, 77th Annual Meeting of the Air Pollution Control Association, San Francisco, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling, D.A. Sterling)
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115. Air Quality in Hospitals and Health Care Facilities. pp.209-214 in Indoor Air (Vol.5), B. Berglund, T. Lindvall, J. Sundell (eds), Swedish Council for Building Research, Stockholm, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, D.A. Sterling)
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116. Architechnology: An Architectural-Technological Integration for Improved Environmental Quality in Buildings. pp.145-152 in Indoor Air (Vol.5), B. Berglund, T. Lindvall, J. Sundell (eds), Swedish Council for Building Research, Stockholm, 1984. E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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117. Investigations of the Effect of Regulating Smoking on Levels of Indoor Pollution and on the Perception of Health and Comfort of Office Workers. European Journal of Respiratory Diseases, Supplement No.133, 65:17-32, 1984. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
118. The Effect of Sealed Office Buildings on the Ambient Environment of Office Work. pp.70-76 in Ergonomics and Health in Modern Offices, E. Grandjean (ed), Taylor and Francis, Philadelphia, 1984. (E.M. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre, T.D. Sterling)
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119. Comparison of Non-Smokers and Smokers Perceptions of Environmental Conditions and Health and Comfort Symptoms in Office Environments With and Without Smoking. pp.34-40 in Ergonomics and Health in Modern Offices, E. Grandjean (ed), Taylor and Francis, Philadelphia, 1984. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
120. The Impact of Different Ventilation Levels and Fluorescent Lighting Types on Building Illness: An Experimental Study. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 74:385-392, November/December, 1983. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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121. Building Illness in the White Collar Workplace. International Journal of Health Services, 13(2):277-287, 1983. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling, H.D. Dimich-Ward)
122. Air Quality in Public Buildings with Health Related Complaints. ASHRAE Transactions, 89(2A):198-207, 1983. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling, H.D. Dimich-Ward)
123. New Health Hazards in Sealed Buildings. American Institute of Architects Journal, April:64-67, 1983. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling, E.D. McIntyre)
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124. Effects of Different Ventilation Parameters on Indoor Pollutants. pp.133-140 in Proceedings, An Engineering Foundation Conference on Management of Atmospheres in Tightly Enclosed Spaces, Santa Barbara, 1983. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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125. Health and Comfort Problems in Air Conditioned Office Buildings. pp.7B.1-7B.10 in Proceedings, Second International Congress on Building Energy Management, Ames, 1983. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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126. Review of the Investigations on the Possible Effects of Smoking on Indoor Pollution and on the Incidence of Building Illness. pp.17-32 in ETS - Environmental Tobacco Smoke, R. Rylander, Y. Peterson, M.-C. Snella (eds), Workshop on Effects and Exposure Levels, Geneva, 1983. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
127. Building Environment Modification: An Experimental Study. Proceedings, Indoor Air Conference, University of Washington, Seattle, 1982. (E.D. McIntyre, E.M. Sterling)
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128. Photochemical Smog Production in Modern Sealed Buildings. Proceedings, Annual General Meeting of the Northwest Chapter of APCA, Vancouver, 1982. (E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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129. Indoor Pollution Related to Building Energy Conservation. Proceedings, Annual General Meeting of the Northwest Chapter of APCA, Vancouver, B.C. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling, H. Dimich-Ward)
130. The Epidemiology of Building Illness. Proceedings, Second International Symposium of Epidemiology in Occupational Health, Montreal, 1982. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
131. The Effects of Ventilation on Residential Air Pollution Due to Emissions From a Gas Fired Range. Environment International, 8:447-452, 1982. (G. Traynor, M.G. Apte, J.F. Dillworth, C.D. Hollowell, E.M. Sterling)
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132. The Case for Entirely Removing the Gas Stove from Indoors. Proceedings, International Symposium on Indoor Air Pollution, Health and Energy Conservation, Amherst, 1981. (J.J. Weinkam, E.M. Sterling, T.D. Sterling)
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133. Carbon Monoxide Levels in Kitchens and Homes with Gas Cookers. Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association, 29(3):238-241, 1979. (T.D. Sterling, E.M. Sterling)
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134. The Impact of Air Pollution on Residential Design. pp.413-423 in Environmental Design: Research, Theory, and Application, A.D. Seidel, S. Danford (eds), Environmental Design Research Association, Buffalo, 1979. (E.M. Sterling)
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135. Architecture Research: Educating the Professional. Proceedings, 1979 Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, Savannah, 1979. (E.M. Sterling)
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136. Pollution in Public Buildings. Journal of Architecture Research, 6:13-19, 1977. (E.M. Sterling)
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Asbestos - is it a hazard? - Design Quarterly-Fall 2002
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Breathing Made Easier - BC Gas: Homeswest, Spring 1999
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Mould, Moisture and Indoor Air Quality Canadian Property Management -Vol.10 No.3 - May/June 2002 (B.C. Edition)
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Hospitality: A Special Case Canadian Consulting Engineer, December 2002
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International IAQ Conference identifies mold and moisture in buildings as a worldwide problem - Indoor Air Review,4, 2000 (E.M. Sterling)
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Mould and Moisture Problems in Buildings and Indoor Air Quality Concerns - Mould Review 2000 (E.M. Sterling)
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Compliance with the New WCB IAQ regulations is now mandatory throughout BC - Indoor Air Review Volume 1, Fall 1998
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Clearing the air in office buildings - Greater Vancouver Leasing Guide 1998 (Ethan Minovitz)
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Relative Humidity Requirements for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality - Indoor Air Review - Volume 3 Fall 1999
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Enhance Your Tenants Satisfaction by Effective Indoor Air Quality Management - Indoor Air Review, Volume 2 Winter 1999
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Solutions for Indoor Air Quality Mould and Moisture Problems - IAQ Supplement (BC Edition), July/August 2000
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Proactive Indoor Air Quality Management - Canadian Property Management, 2000
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Black Dog Pub Flow Dynamics Presentation
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Nicotine, RSP, and CO2 Levels in Bars and Nightclubs. Environmental International, 18:347-352, 1992. (C.W. Collett, J.A. Ross, K.B. Levine)
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Mould, Moisture & Indoor Air Quality - Canadian Property Management, The BC Edition Vol.11, No.8, January 2004 (M.Glassco, E.Sterling)
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Highlights from A&WMAs International Conference on Indoor Air Quality/Healthy Indoor Environment, Vancouver, British Columbia, September 28-30, 2003. Steve Hart, Elia Sterling, Vic Niemela. EM Air & Waste Management Associations Magazine for Environmental Managers, April 2004.
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