Indoor air quality has never been more important. So, if you want better IAQ in the buildings you own or manage, you need to take control. Here are five ways to help you get better indoor air quality. 5 Steps to Better IAQ 1. Understand the Indoor Environment As the COVID-19 pandemic grew in early […]
For most of 2020, we heard about the importance of people getting tested for COVID-19. That’s still true. Testing is a critical part of fighting the spread of the coronavirus. However, new technology makes it possible to test for the presence of the coronavirus in buildings as well. Building coronavirus testing plays a critical part […]
Understanding IAQ has never been more important to building health. For this reason, we continue our look back on the articles we shared this year and hope we’ve given you the information you need to tackle these issues. We talked about how bipolar ionization and tracking indoor air conditions improve building health. Prescriptive IAQ is […]
As we continue our look back at the topics we covered in 2020, the main goal is always to improve IAQ. And for good reason. After all, better air quality indoors leads to better occupant health. It reduces energy costs and boosts the bottom line. It‘s also effective in reducing the aerosol transmission of viruses. […]
Over the past 12 months, we covered a lot of information on HVAC and building health. For example, we looked at the impact of HVAC systems on viruses. We shared some of our successes, such as the work we did with Generation Church to make their facility a Certified Pure Air Indoor Environment Building. We […]
2020 has been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic stressed the importance of indoor air quality on occupant health. While the coronavirus continues to complicate things, it is not the only challenge. Let’s take a look at some of the articles we provided on the top IAQ concerns of 2020 as well as […]
In the current COVID-19 pandemic, the need for clean indoor spaces is a top priority. It’s essential for patients and healthcare workers, but for all building occupants in all industries. Building managers and staff must follow best practices for preventing disease spread. They must learn the different types of environmental cleaning methods. Knowing basic terms […]
As businesses around the country work to keep buildings safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals are no exception. As medical workers treat people suffering from this deadly infection they must also maintain the highest cleanliness standards. Sterilization and disinfection of surfaces is standard practice, but air filtration and ventilation are equally important. Using a host […]
Many common medical conditions complicate the coronavirus infection. Those who suffer from heart or lung conditions or obesity remain at greater risk from the virus. New evidence also suggests that an infection from the mold aspergillus affects COVID-19 patients at a high rate well. Hidden Dangers of Mold Colonies Aspergillus is a type of fungus […]
Prescriptive indoor air quality is the process by which facilities managers get a diagnosis, devise a treatment plan, then keep a close eye on the results. The health of our bodies and the health of the buildings we spend time in is equally important. So, it makes sense to think of physical health and environmental […]
