Many people spend most of their lives indoors, so proper building ventilation is essential. In addition to maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) and optimising a building’s efficiency, ventilation helps remove pollutants, regulate temperature and ensures a comfortable working …
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Stepping outside for some fresh or clean air is regularly cited as the best way to clear our lungs, rejuvenate ourselves, and remain healthy. However, recent studies into outside air quality have revealed a staggering insight: The air we breathe …
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Joe, like anyone else in town, faces a daily struggle against indoor and outdoor air pollutants. From the moment he wakes up at home to his time at the office and during his evening commute, he is constantly exposed to …
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Retrofitting existing commercial buildings is no longer optional as the UK strives to achieve ambitious net-zero targets by 2050; it has become a pressing necessity. Older buildings are often characterised by energy inefficiency, with outdated heating systems, poor ventilation, and …
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The challenge of combating climate change continues to be a focus for global governments. With the UK setting a target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, much will hinge on the ability of commercial real estate to reduce carbon …
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The health and wellbeing of employees are crucial to your organisation’s success. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a key component in ensuring your employees enjoy the best possible working environment free from pollutants and allowing them to work productively. …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a profound transformation in commercial real estate (CRE). This new technology reshapes how investors, property managers, and tenants interact with commercial spaces. As a result, each party can optimise operations, enhance their commercial experiences, and …
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As sustainability becomes an ever-greater requirement for businesses, Energy Use Intensity (EUI) has emerged as a key metric for measuring building efficiency. It calculates a building’s total annual energy consumption based on its overall floor area. The lower your …
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Indoor mould thrives in damp and poorly ventilated environments, rapidly spreading through airborne spores. It can cause significant health risks, such as respiratory diseases, allergic reactions, and other health problems. Rensair’s innovative air purification technology offers an effective solution …
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Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a critical yet easily overlooked factor in commercial real estate. As a building owner, poor quality IAQ can impact your tenants’ health, well-being, productivity, and property value. With a growing focus on employee welfare, clean …
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Indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential for commercial building occupants’ comfort, health, and productivity. Even if your building is already equipped with an HVAC system, there are several things you can do to improve and maintain IAQ. Here are six …
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There’s something in the air at Westminster. The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, tabled by Green party peer Baroness Jenny Jones, has had its second reading at the House of Lords. Unlike previous motions that were brushed under the …
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Introduction New York City, a vibrant metropolis known for its towering skyline and bustling life, faces a major environmental challenge: carbon emissions from buildings. Nearly 70% of the city’s carbon emissions stem from the fossil fuels used to power, heat, …
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Whilst there is good knowledge about outdoor air quality and pollution, the reality is that we spend 90% of our time indoors, and a lot of that at work. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can be 2 to 5 times worse than outside air …
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On December 7th 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its Federal Building Performance Standard (BPS), setting an ambitious goal to cut energy use and electrify equipment in 30% of the Federal government’ building space by 2030. The ultimate goal is to …
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