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 […]
Key Takeaways: White House Summit on Improving Indoor Air Quality
October 11, 2022, Tuesday – the White House hosted a Summit on Improving Indoor Air Quality. Gathering a signature group of experts on health and ventilation, the leaders from education and private sectors, and other stakeholders, the summit highlights the importance of indoor air quality not only in controlling the spread of the coronavirus disease, […]
Indoor Air Pollution At Work: The Negative Effects of Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde may be one of those common air contaminants that we’ve all heard of. While most of us think of it as an ingredient to modern-day embalming fluid, which indeed it is, only few people have adequate knowledge of what it really is, its sources, and its effects on health. What is Formaldehyde? The US […]
The Unwanted Effects Of Unregulated Humidity And The Ways To Manage It
Have you ever been in a work environment that just made you feel sticky and hot the entire time? You can consider humidity as the culprit for that distressing feeling. Humidity, defined Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. Humidity is a natural part of our atmosphere. It generally comes from water […]
WEBINAR WRAP-UP: Knowledge to Action: Learning The Value, Impacts, and Benefits of Maintaining Better Indoor Air Quality
Many of us believe that when the quality of the air outdoors is poor, staying indoors is always the best and the healthiest decision. But, does staying inside protect you from air pollution? In this webinar, “Knowledge to Action: Learning The Value, Impacts, and Benefits of Maintaining Better Indoor Air Quality”, we dive into the […]
The UK Updates Document F: Here’s What It Means For Indoor Air Quality
The United Kingdom’s Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has released a new version of the Building Regulations’ Document F and now requires the monitoring of carbon dioxide levels to help the country achieve its net-zero objectives by the year 2050. The updated document declares that the following types of occupiable rooms in all new buildings […]
Top Reasons Why IAQ Is Changing The Commercial Real Estate Industry
Indoor air quality or IAQ has become one of the most popular topics in built environments these days. The coronavirus pandemic may have brought this topic to the spotlight, but even before this health and economic catastrophe happens, indoor air quality has always been important. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the major forces […]
Effective Ways to Ensure Better Air Quality In The Retail Industry
During the coronavirus pandemic, supermarkets, groceries, and retail stores have added a variety of features to ensure safety. Staff and customers have been required to wear masks, temperature sensors have become available at the entrance and exit of the facility, and some stores require customers to present proof of vaccination. Indeed, these protocols are effective, […]
IEQ Lessons That The COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us
People understandably want to work in an environment where they feel healthy and safe. Although access to clean water, comfortable lighting, and breathable indoor air quality are some of the key elements of a good workplace environment and are what every employee needs, these factors are often overlooked. Now, as a result of the coronavirus […]
The Benefits of Monitoring Noise Levels (dbA) in Workplaces
Noise exists in almost all places, but how loud does it have to be before it affects indoor environmental quality and employee health? Yearly, about 22 million workers are exposed to potentially harmful noises at work, according to OSHA. This makes hearing loss one of the most common work-related injuries. But since the effects commonly […]