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The Critical Role of IAQ in Schools

Indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a pivotal role in creating a healthy and productive school environment. With approximately one in five people in the U.S. spending their days in school buildings, ...

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Clearing the Air: Dispelling Three Myths About Indoor Air Quality

In an age where indoor air quality (IAQ) is paramount, HVAC professionals operating and designing commercial buildings are the unsung heroes in the battle for clean air. However, navigating the nuances of what constitutes 'clean air' is far from straightforward and packed with misconceptions that ...

The Role of ASHRAE Standard 241 in Advancing Electric Air Cleaner Application

Considering the valuable lessons learned during the pandemic, the role of building engineering controls in reducing the spread of infection has become increasingly important. Ventilation, filtration, and air cleaning are key factors in improving indoor air quality during times of heightened ...

Q&A: Edward Sobek on the Science of Indoor Air Quality

Since 2008, GPS has been an industry leader in indoor air quality (IAQ). Building on its commitment to science and its dedication to continuous technological advancements, GPS hired Edward Sobek, PhD, as its first chief science officer (CSO). In this unique position, Dr. Sobek plays a pivotal role ...

Filtration and Indoor Air Quality: Benefits and Limitations

The global COVID-19 pandemic shined a bright light on the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and the various available ways to improve it. While there are several strategies that can be leveraged to improve IAQ, no one solution is completely effective on its own. There are no silver bullets. ...

Understanding Indoor Air Quality and Particle Pollution

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) organized the first global conference on air pollution and health. In advance of this groundbreaking meeting, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Ph.D., declared air pollution and the toxic air ...

Ionization: Solving for Real-World Practical Challenges

Third-party testing shows that when ionization is added to HVAC systems, filter performance improves, particularly with respect to removing microscopic and submicroscopic particles, including many viruses and bacteria.[1]

How to Flatten the MERV Curve With Soft Ionization

Particulate matter (PM) is a major contributor to air pollution worldwide, and the relationship between PM and adverse short- and long-term health effects is well documented.

The Growing Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Indoor Air Quality and Human Health

Wildfires — uncontrolled and unpredictable fires — are increasing in prevalence in the U.S. and around the world, posing significant environmental and public health threats. The impact of wildfire smoke is a big problem that is only getting bigger. From 2000 to 2021, wildfires burned nearly 7 ...

How One University Improved IAQ and Stayed Open During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted how we all live, work and learn.

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