Fungi in indoor environments

Fungal proliferation indoors is often related to leakage, flooding, condensation and humidity problems. Lack of ventilation may exacerbate these problems. Occupants may also contribute to mould growth by means of activities generating humidity or obstructing venting of the building. Problems occur both in old and new buildings, and often arise after inferior renovation works, or after installation of tight insulation. Nowadays many problems occur worldwide with the large scale air-handling and -conditioning systems (HVAC). Appropriate maintenance of such systems is important to prevent fungal growth. Fungal problems can occur in any home and working environments, including libraries and archives. CBS has experience and expertise in handling mycological problems and can carry out research and surveys. (More information...)

The institute also has published books and provide courses on indoor fungi.

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A German site on indoor moulds
has been developed by R A Samson and T. Grabio