by Darby Faulkner | Nov 7, 2023 | Air Disinfection, airborne pathogens, Indoor Air Quality
Latest COVID-19 Update The COVID virus is changing again, and some recent versions are spreading faster and can bypass vaccines more effectively. This is partly because the virus is always trying to survive and evolve. It’s like a race between the virus...
by Darby Faulkner | Nov 1, 2023 | Air Disinfection, airborne pathogens, Energy Savings, Indoor Air Quality, Schools
Why Do Schools Have Poor Indoor Air Quality? Poor indoor air quality in schools affects people with asthma and allergies. This can impact children’s overall health and academic performance. Unfortunately, many schools across the U.S. have air quality issues in their...
by John Nycz | Oct 18, 2023 | Air Disinfection, airborne pathogens, Indoor Air Quality, Infection Control, Schools
“Good IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) in schools can lead to better performance, attendance and health for students.” In this video, FacilitiesNet interviews Dan Boggio, the founder and executive chairman of PBK Architects reviews the data connecting clean air to improved...
by Darby Faulkner | Oct 12, 2023 | Air Disinfection, airborne pathogens, Energy Savings, Indoor Air Quality, Schools
How Education Programs Can Improve Children’s Asthma Learn More about How You Can Implement a Better Breathing Test Drive About 5.5 million children live with asthma, one of the most chronic diseases affecting children in the U.S., which inflames and narrows the...
by Darby Faulkner | Oct 10, 2023 | Air Disinfection, airborne pathogens, Energy Savings, Indoor Air Quality
Impact of Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace “Notably, 91% of respondents believe that clean indoor air positively impacts their performance, and 88% think it should be a fundamental right for all employees.” Recent survey results on U.S. and Canadian workplace...
by Darby Faulkner | Aug 8, 2023 | Energy Savings, Indoor Air Quality
Changes In Outdoor Air Demands Cleaner Air for Buildings As facilities managers work overtime to support rapid decarbonization, a major crisis is looming: a changing climate that is becoming increasingly more inhospitable. Former NASA climate scientist James Hansen...
by Darby Faulkner | Aug 2, 2023 | Energy Savings, Indoor Air Quality
Ancient Chinese Skywells Keep Homes Cooler With Water & Wind Ancient skywells used to play an essential role in keeping homes cool. Temperatures within certain skywells located in southern China can be more than 20 degrees cooler. As China continues to...
by Darby Faulkner | Jul 31, 2023 | Energy Savings
Heat Wave Drives Up Temps and Energy Demands Texans are enduring scorching hot temperatures upwards of 110-119 degrees Fahrenheit, making it one of the hottest places on Earth. Due to high humidity, the heat feels even hotter and forecasters predict the heat will...
by Darby Faulkner | Jul 19, 2023 | Energy Savings, Green Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality
DOEs Role In POC For Energy Savings Projects DOE (Design of Experiment) | POC (Proof of Concept) | Energy Management Relatively simple DOEs, or designed experiments, are providing building and facilities managers with a way to systematically investigate...
by Darby Faulkner | Jul 7, 2023 | Green Cleaning, Healthcare Legislation
What Is Hemp Wood? Hemp Wood is a premier wood substitute that is a nontoxic and sustainably sourced, organic hardwood made from hemp. Current applications include flooring, furniture, and specialty construction. It is harder than hickory, and the flooring can be...
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