Vývoj oboru vnitřního prostředí se zaměřením na zdraví a pohodu uživ atelů

The article deals with events and people who have influenced how the indoor environment has been perceived. The emphasis is on indoor air quality and thermal comfort. In the 19th century, people were concerned about spreading illnesses in poorly ventilated buildings. Therefore, the recommended amount of outdoor ventilation air was derived from requirements of physicians. Later, the requirements of engineers prevailed and in the 20th century the recommended amount of outdoor ventilation air was set with regard to ensuring the indoor environment quality. After the oil crisis (in the second half of the 20th century) a so-called sick building syndrome phenomenon emerged, while at the end of the 20th century, the issue of sustainability come into focus. By the beginning of the 21st century, the health of occupants and the often associated work productivity are once a gain in the forefront of the interest (and importance) in the i ndoor environment field.