smart buildings

October 2, 2023 – 4 Min

Decoding NY’s big building decarbonization law

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, … more

July 13, 2023 – 2 Min

The failings of ventilation – when outside air is not clean air

Clean air is important for human health, so buildings are ventilated, bringing in “clean” outside air for humans to breathe, expelling the polluted indoor air to the outside. But outside air is not always clean, and ventilation can worsen the … more

June 7, 2023 – 3 Min

Installed your air sensors? What next?

Introduction Leading scientific research has shown the importance of good indoor air quality (IAQ)  for our health and well-being. We spend a significant portion of our time indoors – the US EPA estimates that humans spend on average 90% of … more

January 11, 2023 – 3 Min

Smart Demand Controlled Ventilation (SDCV)

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 … more