Important Notes and Limitations in Using this Tool

• This tool is based on 50 measurements made in 8 housing units built on campus. Therefore, predicted results are limited as follows. Please keep this in mind when using the tool.
• The tool is intended for use with new homes. It cannot be used with homes that have been renovated or remodeled.
• Tool results are predictions only. Actual indoor concentration may be greater or less than the results depending on a variety of factors. Please consider the tool results as a guide.

Disclaimer

• Every effort has been made to validate the accuracy of the information posted on this “tool to support planning and design of indoor spaces with low VOCs” website (“this Website”); however, the authors of this Website assume no liability for any and all acts by the user that make use of the information contained within.
• The authors of this Website assume no liability for any and all damages, losses, or expenses suffered by the user as a result of accessing this Website.
• Please note that the contents of this Website may be changed or deleted without notice.

Developers

This Website has been developed and published by Dr. Masamichi Hanazato, the author of the Architectural Institute of Japan environmental paper “Prediction of TVOC concentration for houses and development of a planning support tool for houses with low volatile organic compounds”.

Acknowledgments

This Website is based on portions of research by the Center for Preventive Medical Science, Chiba University, and the Chemiless Town Project. It was also supported by JSPS KAKENHI (Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research) Grant Number 24760481. We would like to express our gratitude for their generous support.