The pursuit of more energy-efficient buildings often overlooks one of the largest potential savings opportunities: optimizing ventilation through ASHRAE 62.1 Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP). While many building designers default to the prescriptive Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP), the IAQP ...

In recent years, the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) has gained significant attention due to its impact on health and well-being. As technology advances, new methods for improving air quality within buildings are emerging. Let's explore four key trends that are shaping the future of indoor ...

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, understanding and improving IAQ is essential for student health, learning, attendance, and overall ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...