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Office Climate: Ventilationand TemperatureIndoor Air and Thermal ClimateIn any office, indoor air quality (IAQ) and thermal conditions are determinedby the building’s ventilation system and by the contents of the office. Poorconditions can result if contaminants, air delivery, and temperature are notproperly managed.In North America, most office buildings are mechanically ventilated. Thebuilding is sealed and relatively airtight; outdoor air is brought into thebuilding through the ventilation system.Diagram of the basic elements of a mechanical ventilation system.The ventilation system takes air from outside, filters it, heats or cools it,humidifies or dries it, and delivers it to the interior. Older air is removed from23