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Indoor Air Systems Crucial to Curbing Spread of Viruses, Aerosol Researchers Say

On October 29th, 2023, CBS 60 Minutes aired and highlighted Indoor Air Quality. Click here to view the segment During the indoor air quality segment, the image [on the right] showed that respondents were asked what indoor air purification strategy they incorporated into their buildings. 91% responded they had implemented bi-polar ionization (BPI) air purification […]

Construction Execs Talk Decarbonization and Design-Build at CO Forum

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 […]

Sustainable Cruises: 6 Cruise Lines Making Progress

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, […]

What You Need To Know About Mold – Whether Buying, Selling, Or Staying In Your Home

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 […]

These Household Items Can Become Dangerous Once They Go Bad

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 […]

ASHRAE’s Standard 241: A Health & Wellness Game Changer for Building Owners

By Tony Abate Few events had more impact on commercial building owners than the Coronavirus pandemic. In 2020 as the COVID pandemic rapidly expanded into all parts of daily life, many building operators were left uninformed and unaware of what to do to help protect occupants from the spread of airborne illness. So, for many, […]

U.S. Cities with the Cleanest Air from Latest “State of the Air” Report

Asheville-Marion-Brevard, N.C. Ranked 186 worst for annual particle pollution out of 200 metropolitan areas. Total population: 550,223 Bangor, Maine Ranked 196 worst for annual particle pollution out of 200 metropolitan areas. Total population: 152,765 Greenville-Kinston-Washington, N.C. Ranked 181 worst for annual particle pollution out of 200 metropolitan areas. Total population: 271,343 Urban Honolulu Ranked 199 […]

How to Protect Against Smoky Air

Hot, dry summers and autumns—and forest fires—seem to go together. In fact, there are “fire seasons” in many parts of the world. This shows that no matter where people live, they need to know how to protect themselves from wildfire smoke. In the US’s arid western lands, for instance, wildfires have been common occurrences for […]

Guide to Game Day: Vikings Vs. Titans at U.S. Bank Stadium

The Vikings and Titans will meet in the second preseason game of 2023 for both teams at 7 p.m. (CT) Saturday. It will be the first exhibition meeting — and second overall game — between the teams at U.S. Bank Stadium. The 2020 regular-season contest, however, was held without fans. Tennessee last visited Minnesota in […]

School Air Quality is More Important Than Ever

With this summer’s oppressive heat and torrential rains and with many HVAC systems turned off or raised higher in June, July and August, Fairfield and Westchester school buildings face more indoor air quality issues, including mold and airborne contamination, than in the past, said Anthony Abate, vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) of AtmosAir […]

Your School’s Unseen Health Threat: Indoor Air Quality

With the start of a new school year, the health & wellness of students, teachers, and school district employees has become—more than ever—a top priority and concern. Faced with this summer’s oppressive heat and torrential rains, and with many HVAC systems turned off or raised higher for June, July, and August, school buildings face more […]

Breathe Easy: Enhancing Sports Wellness with AtmosAir’s Advanced Air Purification Solutions