What’s The Best Way to Measure Particulate Matter?
Particle pollution is often included in air quality news and reports for environmental authorities and organizations. But, what exactly is particulate matter? Why should we be concerned about it? And lastly, how do we reduce our exposure to particulate matter? What is Particulate matter? Particulate matter is a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles […]
What is Sick Building Syndrome?
Having dry and itchy skin whenever at work? It could be one of the signs of Sick Building Syndrome. Sick Building Syndrome or SBS is a term used to describe a situation when some or all of the occupants inside a built environment are experiencing health and comfort issues that may be due to specific […]
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Rental Properties
When you’re showing your rental property to your prospective tenant, you don’t want your visitors to feel uncomfortable and consider your place as unpleasant and stuffy — which is an indication that no fresh and healthy indoor air quality recirculates. Poor indoor air quality, or indoor air pollution as called by others is a […]
What Measuring Light (lux) Means for Offices
Many of us perceive lighting mainly as a driving force towards energy efficiency, and while lighting has an impact when it comes to energy consumption, we should not also forget that it can also greatly affect the health, comfortability, productivity, and safety of the people. Impacts of Poor Lighting at Work From the employees’ […]
Can Your Office Environment Affect Your Satisfaction At Work?
Photo Source: C&W Services What makes you happy and satisfied at work? Is it your compensation? The access to employer-sponsored benefits? Your work culture? Or the recognitions you receive for being effective? Job satisfaction may come from various reasons. Besides having competitive salary, receiving awards, and having harmonious relationships with your members and […]
Museum Achieves Safer Working Conditions and Optimal Exhibition Climate By Focusing on Indoor Environmental Quality
Redivivus, a painting conservation and restoration studio located in The Netherlands, understands that to be able to perfectly preserve and restore works of art, proper awareness and the ability to maintain a balanced indoor environmental quality are paramount. Relative humidity and temperature are two of the most important IEQ parameters that have to be considered, […]
uHoo Joins WiredScore’s Roster of Accredited Solutions
November 9, 2022 – uHoo, a climate-tech company well known for developing smart and advanced indoor environmental monitoring and risk management technologies is thrilled to announce that it becomes one of the first to join WiredScore’s list of Accredited Solutions providers. WiredScore, the leading international organization that delivers a set of global standards in digital […]
WELL Building Standard: What is WELL Certification?
Over the course of our work, we encounter a wide number of companies and organizations aiming to comply with sustainability standards and achieve certifications. These standards and certifications can help building owners and managers elevate the momentum of the healthy building movement and show that their properties are safer, healthier, and more sustainable than non-certified […]
uHoo Creates Better Theater Experience By Promoting Healthier Air Quality
After going through a two-year hiatus, indoor establishments such as theaters have finally opened their doors to the public. As they launch new shows and welcome guests, it is crucial for theaters to implement stricter health and sanitation policies to ensure safety and guarantee outstanding guest experience. One of the most essential factors to take […]
Air Quality in Asia: What Is It And What Can We Do About It?
Air pollution has been a critical environmental, health, and societal topic for decades. But, despite its importance, air pollution continues to be on the top list of the major challenges that we are facing today. In fact, about 4 billion people or 92% of the population in the Asia Pacific region are exposed to […]