Most office spaces in India fail to meet indoor air quality standards, according to a recent survey, which showed that of the 30 office spaces inspected, only one had all the indoor air contaminants within the prescribed limits.

The study was carried out jointly by GBCI India and Saint Gobain Research India to evaluate the health performance of office buildings across the country.

In 73% of the office spaces examined, the levels of three or more contaminants were higher than the prescribed limits, the study showed.

The status of different IEQ (indoor environmental quality) parameters was assessed with reference to relevant national and international standards.

"I think there is a lack of awareness for people. Not only those who are designing and installing it, but also the occupants," said Unnikrishnan AR, managing director of
Saint-Gobain India
Private Limited-Glass Business. “So even when they are in an environment which is not conducive, or which is not comfortable, people don't seem to realise that.”

The survey covered 30 office spaces located in nine Indian cities covering three major ..

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