What Is Fitwel Certification and Why is it Important?
People spend 90% of their time indoors, where the majority of exposure time and the concentration of indoor air pollutants are actually higher. Suboptimal air quality in commercial buildings will lead to poor health, absenteeism and reduced productivity among tenants and employees. The growing concern with the adverse effects of traditional buildings on human health […]
Guide to Office Safety: The Importance of Workplace Indoor Air Quality And Some Ways to Improve It
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 90% of the world’s population breathes unsafe air. This may be due to vehicle exhaust, emissions from factories, wildfires and open burning of garbage wastes, which are all found outdoors. Little did we know, poor air quality comes not only from these pollutants but can also be caused […]
Performance, Precision and Accuracy: The Technology of uHoo Aura Sensors
Many building owners and facility managers seek guidance on which indoor air quality monitoring device works best for their needs or otherwise is most suitable for the task at hand. In measuring air quality parameters, the precision and accuracy of sensors play an important role because they ensure that readings are as close to the […]
Achieve LEED Certification With uHoo Aura
Green buildings offer many benefits, including the ability to create a sustainable workplace. Green buildings help the environment by saving water, energy, and natural resources, and they also benefit business owners by enhancing productivity and reducing absenteeism due to improved health. These significant advantages are the reasons why LEED was developed, which has since driven […]
Making Singapore Buildings Green and Healthy with Green Mark and uHoo Aura
The green and healthy building movement changed how facility managers assess their facilities. What used to be a focus on efficiency and performance has shifted to prioritizing health and sustainability. This trend is being propelled by green and wellness building rating systems such as the Singapore Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark. The BCA […]
Improving Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace: Where to Place your IAQ Monitors
Now more than ever, indoor air quality in the workplace should be among the primary concerns of building owners and business managers as it directly impacts health, well-being and productivity aside from influencing the risk of coronavirus transmission. While there is no single prescribed method for improving IAQ due to the number of variables to […]
Democratizing Indoor Air Quality Data: the need for transparency and accuracy in the post-COVID-19 environment
1.6 million people die each year due to indoor air contaminants. This statistic is incredibly relevant in a world that’s still grappling with the implications of the coronavirus pandemic and most people are forced to stay indoors. With attention squarely focused on post-pandemic workspaces, many companies are unaware of the critical role of air quality […]
How PropTech is driving Healthy Buildings for the new normal
Property technology – Proptech as it is more commonly known – has enjoyed unprecedented adoption rates over the last three years. Investment in Proptech set record highs at $14 billion over the course of 2019. By the end of the same year, investment had reached $31.54 billion. Even with a 24.7% decline in venture capital […]
Can an air purifier help against your asthma symptoms?
Well, can it? Probably, or probably not. Different strokes for different folks. Since triggers for asthma vary per person, what works for Harry may not necessarily work for Peter. Factor in the weather, the home environment, and geographical location. You probably stay in a state where it’s more humid or damp and therefore pose asthma […]
The importance of monitoring indoor environmental quality in museums and libraries
There are over 360,000 public libraries and 50,000 museums worldwide that house countless cultural and heritage artifacts and documents. All of these buildings must provide an environment that protects and preserves these materials – but many don’t. A survey report on indoor air quality management in European museums found that the majority of the institutions have […]