The blog covers issues broadly related to sustainability in Minnesota and the world both from an environmental perspective and from an interpersonal perspective. It also covers issues related to mycology (the study of fungi) with a specific emphasis on the interaction with fungal organisms and buildings.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has an AIHA online mold resource center. The page provides links and general facts about mold and includes past references to articles in the Synergist for AIHA members. The articles about proper health and safety precautions after the cleanup after Hurricane Sandy are useful. The site provides good information useful for first responders and safety professionals after a water related natural disaster. .
Mold in homes - 5min.
The discussion in the video mentions keeping the relative humidity (%RH) between 40% and 60% in the home. This is acceptable for summer time but indoor humidity levels above 20 to 30% in winter climates can cause problems with moisture condensation on cold surfaces.
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