The latest thinking on indoor air quality, building health, and AtmosAir innovations.
Press
What you’re breathing inside your home can affect your overall health. Here’s what to do about it. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the concentration of some pollutants inside your home may be as much as 2 to 5 times higher than what is found outdoors. That can be particularly bad if you or the […]
Read More →
Press
This time four years ago, we were learning about a mysterious illness called COVID-19. In 2024, COVID-19 isn’t a mystery anymore, but new variants continue to arise, sometimes with different symptoms and the need for updated guidance. On January 5, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention posted that JN.1 was the most widely circulating variant of COVID-19 […]
Read More →
Press
The 2024 edition of Standard 100 contains new metrics for setting emissions targets and a “simple” compliance mechanism for energy-efficient and low-emission buildings. Dive Brief: ASHRAE released the latest edition of its energy efficiency standard for existing buildings Jan. 17, expanding its focus on building decarbonization. Updates in Standard 100-2024, the Energy and Emissions Building Performance […]
Read More →
Press
Mold: That dreaded “M” word no one wants to hear (see or smell). The presence of mold can stop a home sale or lead to major homebuyer regret. And if you’re living in a home with mold, you’re probably wondering how it’s adversely affecting you and your family’s health—and how much it will cost to remove it. But […]
Read More →
Press
Global warming is having a worrying effect on hospitality and the entire travel industry. Climate change is not only impacting where we stay, but where and when we travel. We see those signs every day, as friends, work colleagues or relatives are forced to change their travel plans—and where to stay—due to our changing weather conditions. […]
Read More →
Press
With respiratory viruses like the flu, Covid and RSV – respiratory syncytial virus – on the rise in our area, Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., has some thoughts on what you should be doing to protect yourself. Tierno is a professor of microbiology and pathology at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine and NYU […]
Read More →
Press
Tony Abate is the vice president and chief technical officer at AtmosAir Solutions, based out of Connecticut. According to him, it is especially important for people with respiratory problems to have their HVAC systems serviced at least twice a year to maintain good indoor air quality. “An HVAC (heating and air conditioning) system not properly […]
Read More →
Press
Virgin Voyages Like different traces on this checklist, Virgin Voyages goals to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Virgin’s ships are all on the newer facet (the road’s first ship, Scarlet Girl, debuted in 2021), so that they profit from trendy know-how that optimizes power and gasoline utilization. Moreover, the ships boast futuristic options like […]
Read More →
Press
For the 2023 holiday season (and the rest of the year, too!), we have created our annual 2023 holiday gift guide, highlighting amazing products and services only from small businesses! These great gift ideas are all provided by our own incredible contributor network of small business owners, experts, advisors and entrepreneurs and are presented below […]
Read More →
Press
New York City is standing at the precipice of a major decarbonization initiative, Local Law 97, which will require electrifying buildings, greening the grid, and improving indoor air quality. During Commercial Observer’s design and construction forum held Oct. 24 at the City University of New York Graduate Center, contractors, engineers and project managers tried to figure […]
Read More →
Press
Virgin Voyages aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Virgin’s ships are all on the newer side (the line’s first ship, Scarlet Lady, debuted in 2021), so they benefit from modern technology that optimizes energy and fuel usage. Additionally, the ships boast futuristic features like in-room energy-saving sensors to operate the lights, curtains and air conditioning, […]
Read More →
Press
Although mold can be found almost everywhere, you don’t want to find it in your home. Mold is a red flag to buyers, and may cause them to reconsider purchasing your home. Even if you don’t plan on selling your home in the near future, the presence of mold can be harmful to you and […]
Read More →