| Mold, which refers to fungal organisms that spread by sending spores through the air, is one of the most common threats to healthy IAQ. Mold spores pose a variety of health risks, including triggering allergic reactions and asthma attacks, increasing the likelihood of developing asthma, and other adverse health effects. | 霉菌是指通过空气传播孢子的真菌生物，是健康室内空气质量最常见的威胁之一。霉菌孢子会带来多种健康风险，包括引发过敏反应和哮喘发作、增加哮喘发病几率以及其他不良健康影响。 |
| Mold is ubiquitous, and all it needs to grow is water, a temperature that can sustain life, and an organic material, like wood, paper, or dust. | 霉菌无处不在，其生长所需的条件仅为水、能维持生命的温度以及有机材料（如木材、纸张或灰尘）。 |
| Green Building Strategies | 绿色建筑策略 |
| Green buildings control moisture during building construction and operations to prevent mold growth. Areas and items that need to be kept dry include: | 绿色建筑在建筑施工和运营期间控制湿度以防止霉菌生长。需要保持干燥的区域和物品包括： |
| • Building materials (including during construction and materials stored over time) | • 建筑材料（包括施工期间和长期存放的材料） |
| • Places that are out of sight (e.g., inside the building envelope, between a hot-water pipe and its insulation, under the carpet, and similar hidden places) | • 难以看见的地点（如建筑围护结构内部、热水管及其保温层之间、地毯下方及类似的隐蔽位置） |
| • Mechanical and plumbing systems, especially in areas where condensate collects | • 机械和管道系统，特别是在冷凝水聚集的区域 |
| • Interior finishes, such as plastic wallcoverings | • 内部饰面，如塑料墙纸 |
| During building operations, it is not enough just to keep building materials dry. Project teams must also implement routine and proactive maintenance to keep indoor humidity levels in check, maintain effective ventilation, and regularly inspect for leaks. Musty odors can be a warning sign of mold, so occupant feedback can also be a trigger for action. | 在建筑运营期间，仅仅保持建筑材料干燥是不够的。项目团队还必须实施例行的主动维护以控制室内湿度水平、保持有效通风并定期检查泄漏。霉味可能是霉菌的警告信号，因此使用者的反馈也可作为采取行动的触发因素。 |
| If mold does grow, remediation can be disruptive, expensive, and lead to resources being wasted. Therefore, it is essential to control moisture in order to prevent mold growth before it begins. | 一旦霉菌生长，治理工作可能具有破坏性、成本高昂并导致资源浪费。因此，必须控制湿度以在霉菌开始生长之前进行预防。 |