I never considered myself an “air quality” person. Sure, I’ve always appreciated a clean home and fresh air, but I didn’t think much beyond that, until I started working for Smart Air. Recently, I moved into a flat right next to a construction site, and I couldn’t ignore the dust and constant noise while working ... Read more
When we think about air pollution, we often picture smog-filled cities or industrial factories. But did you know that the very screens you use daily could be contributing to indoor air pollution? Recent research sheds light on how LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens, found in TVs, monitors, and laptops, might be silently affecting the air ... Read more
As the temperatures dip, most of us spend more time indoors, cosying up to stay warm. But did you know that indoor air quality often worsens during colder months? With windows shut tight to keep out the cold, indoor pollutants can quickly build up, leading to air that may be up to five times more ... 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
