Earlier this year, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced bold plans to protect the health of young Londoners by installing air filters in 200 of London's most polluted schools. It is easy to look at what other schools have purchased but be mindful that some could be paying more for less! Why a focus ... Read more
At the Infection Prevention & Control 2024 in Birmingham, we were surprised by the number of people that told us they worked in unventilated (often windowless) basement rooms / labs. These healthcare workers experienced uncomfortable temperatures and high absence rates. We learned that there is a general ban on fans by the Hospital Estates team ... Read more
Smart Air portable air cleaners can be extremely versatile, becoming an adaptable protection layer for hospitals and healthcare settings, offices and other commercial buildings. For instance, you can install Blast units to deliver HEPA ‘filtered’ air around the building via your existing ducting, or purchase optional fresh air ducts available for the Blast and Blast ... Read more
Ventilation is crucial in any building design but it isn't the whole story Good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) 🟰 VENTILATION ➕ FILTRATION Ventilation brings in fresh air and dilutes the air already inside Combined ventilation and filtration can reduce long-range transmission rates A study by Stantec looked at 22 variations of ventilation and filtration: Combining ... Read more
The NHS has ambitious aims to be the world’s first net zero national health service. Yet since COVID-19 started, hospitals increased the use of mechanical ventilation / HVAC to reduce the bioaerosol load. Making adjustments to existing ventilation lowers infection rates by diluting the air and is a quick fix. However, ventilation doesn't remove particles ... Read more
Living in a damp climate often means battling with unwanted guests in our homes – mould. Especially when heating is only used very sparingly to lower the overall cost of bills. Since 2020, my understanding of air pollutants, viruses, and mould has increased considerably and, though I am no expert by training, I like to ... Read more
Clean indoor air is not only essential for our health and wellbeing, it offers relief to asthma and allergies sufferers and reduces disease transmission. This is especially important in clinical rooms with no windows and limited airflow. In this article, we do a deep dive into how to meet Public Health England (PHE) guidelines to ... Read more
Mould needs organic materials (wood, drywall etc) to feed on, and moisture. Unless you have a leak, the way we live today can result in high levels of condensation and preventable mould. In this blog, we'll provide you with seven essential tips and three tools to help you maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment. ... Read more
