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Tag: Indoor air quality
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Aeroseal underused Down Under, says Clean-Air
HVAC hygiene experts Clean-Air are promoting the benefits of Aeroseal Duct Sealing technology, including the important role it can play in making buildings more energy efficient. Aeroseal is designed to reduce energy costs by increasing the efficiency of HVAC fans and by eliminating excess ventilation loads. “Sixty per cent of a building’s HVAC energy goes […]
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Setting the guidelines for indoor pollutants
After its launch late last year, the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems Against Airborne Infection Transmission, has scheduled its first guest webinar. The free webinar will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, from 2–3pm and will be presented by Professor Tunga Salthammer of the Fraunhofer WKI, Germany. Professor Salthammer will discuss the […]
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Air quality webinar for healthy buildings
IAQ Ventilation will host a webinar to discuss indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, and the latest trends in IAQ smart sensor technology. The free one-hour webinar, Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and Visualisation in Practice, will be held on November 23. IAQ Ventilation says its webinar is ideal for building operators, consulting engineers, HVAC and […]
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In-depth IAQ seminar set for Sydney
An indoor air quality (IAQ) seminar boasting prominent international speakers will take place over October 17–18 in Sydney. Titled Assessing and Reducing Exposure Risk From Airborne Pathogens, the special IAQ seminar is hosted by AIRAH and IBEC. It will feature international speakers Kenneth F Martinez (Idaho National Laboratory) and Dr Claire Bird (Litmas). Covered across […]
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Air monitoring project expanding to 100 schools
After a successful pilot, an air quality monitoring project developed by UNSW researchers is expanding to 100 schools to gather more information on the environments where Australian children learn and play. UNSW Associate Professor Donna Green says it is fantastic to be able to extend the program more widely to schools throughout NSW, and in […]
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New IAQ scorecard system
IAQ Ventilation has developed a self-assessment tool to rate the indoor air quality (IAQ) measures in place for a building – known as the Healthy Buildings Scorecard. The tool allows users to see where IAQ measures are succeeding and where improvements can be made. IAQ says its benchmark ratings – including Exceptional, Superior, Excellent and […]
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Mitsubishi Electric’s new Vertical Lossnay
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched its newest mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system, designed to recover heat from the air inside a home and transfer it to fresh, dry air introduced from outside. Mitsubishi says the new system is ideally suited to residential buildings – including multi-stories or homes located in inner-city locations – […]
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ABCB seeks input for updated IAQ Handbook
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is calling for input in reviewing and updating the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Handbook to reflect the latest scientific evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The importance of IAQ in buildings has recently been highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic,” says the ABCB, “since adequate IAQ can help to minimise the […]
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Australian research project to focus on IAQ
The Australian Research Council has confirmed $5 million in funding for a new training centre to reduce airborne infections through improved indoor air quality for better public health in new building systems. The project, backed by various universities and industry partners – including many from the HVAC&R sector – will be led by QUT Distinguished […]
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Indoor air quality risks
AIRAH is holding a Streamline webinar about indoor air quality risks on Thursday, July 14. It will explore the indoor air quality risks that can arise by focusing on the indicators that can be tracked in a world with increasing concern for the health of building occupants, and building resilience to the impacts of climate […]
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Blauberg introduces Civic ERV units
Blauberg Ventilation has introduced Civic, a new range of German-designed wall-mounted ERV units. “COVID-19 and the 2019–20 bushfires raised major issues with insufficient quality ventilation in school classrooms and offices,” says the company. “Bad air quality, high humidity levels, high CO2 concentration, and low oxygen levels create a long-term unsafe study and work environment for […]
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Dwyer releases Series PMI particulate matter transmitter
Amid greater general interest in measuring indoor air quality, Dwyer Instruments has launched its Series PMI particulate matter transmitter. The transmitter is designed to measure indoor air quality by detecting particulate matter in an office environment or HVAC duct. According to Dwyer, the Series PMI uses laser scattering technology to measure particles as small as […]
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New study confirms IAQ benefits of plants
Research teams at the University of Birmingham and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have recently discovered that indoor plants may be able to reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by up to 20 per cent. The team chose to use common houseplants in their research, including peace lilies, corn plants and fern arums. Each plant was placed […]
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Daikin promotes ‘Streamer’ technology for IAQ
Daikin is promoting its Streamer technology, now incorporated into various units and aimed at optimising indoor air quality. “Daikin is dedicated to ‘perfecting the air’ by delivering innovative and effective climate control and purifying solutions,” the company says. “Daikin’s Streamer Technology is a market-leading advancement in integrated air purification. The streamer discharge is a plasma […]
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Air quality protocol under development at QUT
International air quality expert Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, in liaison with facilities management at QUT, is developing a protocol to undertake air quality auditing within the university’s facilities. Prof. Morawska says the assessment aims to ensure excellent air quality, which would ensure a lower risk of infection of airborne viruses including COVID-19, as well as […]
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People power raising awareness of CO2 levels
Since the beginning of the pandemic and the confirmation that airborne transmission is the main pathway for spreading the COVID-19, much attention has been focused on improving air quality through better ventilation. And while governments have struggled to provide guidance and leadership, one group of citizens has taken it upon themselves to address the problem […]
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AIRAH launches IAQ Assembly
AIRAH has launched the IAQ Assembly, a free suite of videos, guides and articles that reflect the latest thinking on indoor air quality and preventing the airborne spread of COVID-19. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, and particularly since the recognition of the critical role of airborne transmission, AIRAH has been curating resources about how […]
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Senva sensors promise better ventilation strategies
Senva, a sensor manufacturer partnering with AB Controls in Australia, has announced the release of the TotalSense Series indoor environmental and air quality sensor. “As building occupancy begins to recover and we return to work after COVID-19,” says Senva CEO Kent Holce, “it puts the focus on indoor air quality (IAQ) for safety and peace […]
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Daikin launches IAQ-focused Alira X
Daikin has responded to the growing interest in indoor air quality (IAQ) with its new Alira X split system, featuring patented Streamer Technology. According to Daikin, Streamer Technology forms part of a three-layer filtration system that continuously removes bacteria, allergens, mould, pollen, odours and indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde. “Daikin split systems are the […]
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Stiebel Eltron promotes IAQ improvements for classrooms
Stiebel Eltron is promoting the use of its VRL-C heat-recovery ventilation systems as a measure to improve air exchange in heavily frequented rooms, including classrooms. “A ventilation device not only brings fresh, virus-free air into the room and recovers valuable energy from the exhaust air,” says the company. “It also lowers the CO2 concentration and […]