Indoor Air Quality Is Important for Mental Health Too
There have been so many changes to our lives over the last three years it is almost hard to keep track. But one that does…
The Focus on Indoor Air Quality Will Outlive the Pandemic
When offices and other public spaces began to reopen, we were flooded with messages about safety and cleanliness measures, particularly high-power air filtration systems that…
‘Hygiene Theater’ Doesn’t Work, but Effective Cleaning Does
In the early days of the pandemic, we were in the dark about how coronavirus was transmitted. CDC issued guidance that said cleaning, sanitizing, and…
How Seriously Should Offices Be Taking the Delta Variant?
Nearly 16 months after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, much of America is getting back to work making plans to bring workers back to…
The Future of the Office Depends on Air Quality
In case you missed the news, the COVID-19 crisis is over. Vaccines were developed in record time, rollouts were smooth, and only 18 months after…
Portable Air Purifiers Aren’t Doing Much for Your Office
In the age of a deadly airborne virus, air purification devices now come in every shape and size. At the consumer electronics trade show CES…
Bringing the Best Part of Owning a Tesla to Smart Buildings
Tesla is the hottest car manufacturer (and stock) on the market. The cutting-edge electric cars feature autopilot, lightning fast acceleration, and an unrivaled interior. But…
Buyer Beware When It Comes To HVAC Upgrades To Fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of challenges for buildings, the most pressing of these is keeping occupants safe. We have learned a lot…
ThyssenKrupp Is Working on Tech To Keep Passengers Safer and Happier
From elevators' humble beginnings as crude hoists using pulleys and winches made by the ancient Greeks, to our current world with supertall buildings and horizontal…
Finding Contamination Hot Spots
Indoor air quality could be the most important factor in building health right now. Something we cannot see that has the potential to kill us…