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 […]
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 […]
Taking Control of Asthma and Allergies in the Workplace
Allergies and asthma may be common conditions but are still often overlooked by building and business owners. Even with regulations and guidelines addressing severe respiratory difficulties and allergies in the workplace, many companies fail to provide a work environment that is reasonably safe and healthy for those affected. Work related allergy and asthma account for […]
Why You Should Choose the Best Indoor Air Quality Monitor for your Business
Indoor air quality has become a primary concern for businesses as of late, giving rise to indoor air quality monitoring devices that can provide readings on factors such as temperature, humidity and carbon dioxide as the bare minimum. The need for better awareness and understanding of the air we’re breathing propelled the demand for such […]
Check home air quality with app-based gadget
Many of us worry about the air we breathe the moment we step out of our homes. It is because the Philippines, particularly Metro Manila, has one of the worst air pollution levels in the world. A real-time check of the National Capital Region (NCR) Air Quality Index rating is pegged at 31, ranked fair, […]
Key Considerations in implementing CO2 monitoring in the workplace
The recent guidelines released by the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on ventilation for workplaces and public transport to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 is long overdue, especially as neighboring countries in Southeast Asia such Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore have already formulated their own IAQ standards on top of […]
Working out Air Quality Issues in Fitness Studios
The coronavirus pandemic has shone the spotlight on poor air quality issues in indoor spaces where there is an increased possibility of exposure to viruses. One such environment are the fitness studios. Gyms, weight rooms, and wellness studios are places where air quality can be easily compromised not only because of the number of people […]
The air you breathe matters when you exercise
There isn’t a lot of rocket science to exercising outdoors. If you live in an urban area and enjoy walks in the park or other physical activities such as jogging, your sense of smell is a major yardstick to your routine. Jogging in dense urban areas during rush hour or in the middle of the […]