Old buildings can be beautiful, historic, or very functional. But one problem many older buildings share is poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Dust, germs, and tiny particles float in the air, making people sick or tired. Replacing a whole building’ …
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Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental health risks, causing around 28,000 to 36,000 deaths in the UK every year. It comes mainly from vehicle exhausts, industrial emissions, agriculture, and domestic burning. These pollutants not only damage human …
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The WHO Air Quality Guidelines serve as global standards to assess and manage air pollution. They cover major harmful pollutants such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), ozone (O₃), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and carbon monoxide (CO). …
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Air quality plays a huge role in the comfort, health, and productivity of people in commercial buildings. Offices, malls, schools, hospitals, and business centers all need clean air for employees, customers, and visitors. For property managers and owners, good air …
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HVAC systems account for up to 40% of an office’s total energy consumption. With energy costs rising and ESG regulations tightening, optimising HVAC is one of the quickest ways to reduce operating expenses while improving employee well-being. The best approach …
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Poor air quality is a major health problem that affects many people, especially in the cities. Polluted air can make it hard to breathe, causing diseases like asthma and heart attacks, and affect children’s growth and learning. The vulnerable …
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Introduction Running a business is expensive, and hidden energy waste only adds to the cost. In most commercial buildings, the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system is the single largest consumer of energy. When it operates inefficiently, it doesn’ …
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Introduction Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are the backbone of indoor comfort in any building, working year-round to regulate temperature and air quality. Yet, inefficiencies in these systems often go unnoticed, quietly driving up energy bills, straining equipment, …
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Introduction Each September, World Alzheimer’s Month reminds us to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and improve care for those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. When we think about Alzheimer’s prevention and support, topics like early diagnosis, diet, exercise, …
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Brookvale made a point of communicating to client families about the new infection control measures put in place for air quality, knowing that nobody wanted a repeat of the visiting restrictions that had caused so much angst during lockdown. …
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In the battle against COVID, the biggest threat is transmission from inhaling airborne droplets, not from touching contaminated surfaces. …
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