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This article from Architectural Record focuses on the importance of health in roof specification for commercial construction. It discusses the concern over Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in roofing materials, which can negatively impact the health of occupants, neighbors, and workers. VOCs can lead to respiratory problems and long-term lung damage. The article also explores how VOCs contribute to outdoor air pollution and the regulations set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It provides information on low and no-VOC options in roofing materials and alternative sustainable options. The article emphasizes the need for builders to stay informed about consumer demands and basic building code requirements to develop a positive reputation. It also highlights the importance of indoor air quality and the potential health risks associated with poor ventilation. [Extracted from the article]

Identify the ways that opening glass walls enhance 21st-century school design for the health and welfare of students through improved learning environments. 21ST-CENTURY SCHOOL DESIGN Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, school design was strongly influenced by 21st century thinking about how students work by focusing on new visions of learning environments combined with computer-based technology. Sponsored by ASI Group, Bradley Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US, NanaWall Systems, and Rockfon | By Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP The COVID-19 pandemic impacted schools in a big way and has led to new opportunities to think about how learning is carried out - both virtually and in-person. CEILINGS THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS Ceilings are a significant design element that can play an important role in the health and well-being of everyone inside a school building. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Architectural Record discusses the benefits of using aluminum high-performance windows and doors in sustainable and luxury design projects. It highlights how advancements in aluminum extrusion technology have made aluminum one of the most sustainable materials, resulting in energy-efficient window and door systems that improve indoor air quality, safety, sustainability, and aesthetics. The article includes case studies of buildings that have utilized these high-performance windows and doors. It also provides learning objectives for readers, such as understanding the advantages of aluminum windows and doors, the sustainable attributes of aluminum, and the integration of frame technology with glazing strategies. The article concludes with information on how to receive AIA credit for reading the entire article and taking a quiz. [Extracted from the article]

Audits of a manufacturer's facilities prior to certification also occur under certain certification systems, allowing consumers to understand how a product or material is produced and providing a transparent view into the product's life cycle. Given its independence and transparency, third-party certification is especially valuable in bringing to market safer and more reliable products. Independent testing produces safer and more reliable products, it bolsters product acceptance in the marketplace and boosts consumer confidence, and it distinguishes manufacturers making compliant products. [Extracted from the article]

Appropriately sized and designed louvers can enhance the energy efficiency of a commercial space because properly sized louvers impose less stress on mechanical equipment and allows HVAC systems to operate efficiently. Louvers play a critical role in commercial construction, offering a multitude of benefits. Louvers are organized from the most effective rain defense louver to the least. [Extracted from the article]

The article follows Marnie Surfaceblow and her team as they investigate and address issues with anaerobic digesters at a farm. Topics include methane overproduction, changes in microbial communities due to the addition of raspberry waste, and the need for proper sterilization methods in digester maintenance.

The pandemic highlighted the importance of good indoor air quality. Building designers, architects, and operators nationwide feel the urgency to incorporate aggressive climate and sustainability goals into buildings and practices. [Extracted from the article]

These high-performance aluminum doors have a contemporary aesthetic, but Erika Fredrickson is a writer/editor focusing on technology, environment, and history. A luminum production has recently decreased its environmental footprint dramatically, and aluminum extrusion technology has advanced considerably to make aluminum one of the most sustainable materials and aluminum windows and doors top performers. [Extracted from the article]

This conversation shows how scientists, building designers, and manufacturers can work together toward more innovation and achieve nine important foundations for healthy buildings. CONTINUING EDUCATION Learn about the science behind indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and understand the role good design plays in the healthy spaces' ecosystem. In this discussion, the scientist and the executive provide different but complementary perspectives on the conversation around health, safety, and well-being. [Extracted from the article]

Airthings, an indoor air quality company, has launched two new products: Airthings Renew, a smart air purifier, and Airthings Wave Enhance, a compact air quality monitor. Airthings Renew is designed for use in bedrooms and features a 4-stage HEPA-13 filter and a carbon filter to remove particulates, gases, and odors from the air. It offers three mode options, including a silent mode. Airthings Wave Enhance is a battery-operated monitor that measures carbon dioxide, airborne chemicals, temperature, humidity, air pressure, ambient noise, and light. It also provides a "Sleep Disruptors" report to track air quality during sleep. Airthings Renew is available for pre-order for $399.99 USD, while Wave Enhance will be available for purchase in mid-2024 for $149.99 USD. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that according to the report from Clean Cooking Alliance, clean cooking methods, such as electricity and biogas, are vital for safeguarding the environment and enhancing food security, with a focus on solutions meeting World Health Organization guidelines for indoor air quality. The report links the adoption of clean cooking solutions to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable food production, and improved nutrition.

More and more public agency executives are seeking tools that help them make good choices, says Roei Friedberg, vice president public sector and B2G sales at Molekule. Molekule offers a real-time indoor air quality (IAQ) risk mitigation program, as well as IAQ solutions. [Extracted from the article]

The American Lung Association's (ALA) recently released 24th annual State of the Air-2023 report grades Americans' exposure to unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone, air pollution, annual particle pollution and short-term boosts in particle pollution over a three-year period. Dr. Green explains: "Poor air quality significantly negatively impacts health at the public and individual levels. Katherine Pruitt, ALA's national senior director-policy, offered the following advice for cities on how to keep their community's air clean: Know the state of your air. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides answers to questions concerning Johnson Controls, a technology firm approach to decarbonization, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, IAQ improvement, and tax incentives for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry.

The article focuses on a study that establishes and demonstrates a comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) audit approach for hotel buildings in Portugal, using a 4-star hotel as a case study, measuring physical parameters, selected chemical indicators, and biological indicators.

Ceiling systems serve a number of functions: They are a key component in creating an ideal acoustic environment, they enhance artificial lighting and help promote daylighting, and they contribute to cleaner air and overall good indoor air quality. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our world, placing an even greater emphasis on health and well-being inside our buildings. Next, participants will learn how interior finish systems, in particular ceilings and wall partitions, can help address all of these elements. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Thermogenics Inc.'s acquisition of Plains Mechanical Services, a boiler company based in Sioux City, Iowa, to expand its service and boiler solutions reach in the north central region of North America and provide better service to customers in the food and beverage.

The article focuses on ASHRAE's issuance of guidance called "Design Guidance for Educational Facilities: Prioritization for Advanced Indoor Air Quality," which provides step-by-step instructions for educators, administrators, and school district leadership to improve the indoor air quality.

You'll learn: How indoor air quality impacts employee health Methods to lower labor costs associated with cleaning tasks Cleaning solutions for indoor and outdoor environments How to create a plan that works for your facility To read the whole article, please register here. Facility cleanliness has never been more important for the health and safety of employees and visitors. The Dirt on Floor Care for large facilities: A manager's guide to efficient, cost-effective facility maintenance. [Extracted from the article]

The St. Louis metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.8 million people made up of several distinct and diverse communities. City of St. Ann: B Streamlining Community Savings with ESPC & OMNIA b Just north of St. Louis, St. Ann is home to roughly 13,000 residents. [Extracted from the article]

McLoughlin keeps building those relationships through NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing), where she has been a member of the governing board for almost six years, and as a volunteer in RMGPA (Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association), where she serves as the communications chair. "I was in a unique situation because I had all of these amazing vendor relationships I had established when I was the director of supply chain management doing procurement", McLoughlin says. Graph Molly McLoughlin Public service is a calling, and people who enter it feel strongly about serving. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the first phase of the mixed-use project, "The Mix," is located in Frisco, Texas, an underway with AECOM Hunt serving as the construction manager for infrastructure work. It mentions the development team includes master plan architects, planning design and engineering firms, and landscaping architects, with various developers handling different sections of the project.

The author talks about Amazon's personal digital assistant (PDA) better known as Alexa. He discusses examples of how the younger generation applies PDAs to their everyday lives, significance of PDA technology in filter replacement process, and significance of PDA in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) building industry.

The building's solar panels, combined with other energy-saving design elements, are successfully offsetting the building's annual electricity consumption. Well past its prime, the building's HVAC system was proving unreliable, impeded building comfort, and provided a less-than-ideal learning and working environment. B THE CHALLENGE b The Park View Early Learning Center in Mount Prospect, Illinois, had not been renovated since its 1965 construction, and the school's older heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system had outlived its heyday. [Extracted from the article]

The article emphasizes the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools. Topics covered include study findings which show how proper ventilation and good IAQ improve students' health and academic performance, the equipment considerations for school ventilation systems, such as dedicated outdoor air systems and energy recovery equipment, air filters and high-volume, low-speed fans, and the need for third-party performance verification of the manufacturer performance claims.

The article discusses about introducing IAQ monitoring, measuring, and reporting using performance contracting project delivery. It mentions about the project, HVAC infrastructure retrofit following a facility audit and capital project master plan with a focus on environmental management of the materials.

The article discusses that Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVACR) industry has continued to embrace clean energy through decarbonization; electrification; the adaptation of low-GWP refrigerants; and the introduction of local, state, and national efficiency regulations. It mentions that U.S. government has introduced its Net Zero World Initiative.

The article focuses on IAQ is a critical part of occupant health and wellness and this goes far beyond concerns related to COVID-19 and better IAQ is directly related to increased levels of cognitive function. Topics include the northern California does not have direct control over the forest fire that is blowing smoke toward the outdoor air intakes of the building, and the air treatment devices that are provided as part of the ventilation system to help mitigate the negative impacts of smoke.

The article focuses on pandemic has brought forth the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and its role in influencing the transmission of airborne viruses. Topics include the humans are also powerfully affected by IAQ, the thermal conditions, indoor gases, and particles can either support or undermine our immune systems, skin function, cognitive abilities, and overall sense of well-being, and the medical research that clearly ties good IAQ to healthy and more productive occupants.

The article offers information on the design approach to provide acceptable Indoor Air Quality within a building can vary significantly depending upon whether or not the installation is for new construction or the renovation of an existing building's mechanical system. It discusses to understand how ventilation (outside air/total airflow) changes with different types of Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

The article offers information on Manteca Unified School District in Northern California plans to use OptiClean air scrubbers in every classroom to provide improved indoor air quality (IAQ) across its facilities. It discusses that the OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber and Negative Air Machine has been named one of TIME's 100 Best Inventions of 2020; and mentions that OptiClean is one of a number of solutions offered through Carrier's Healthy Buildings Program.

The article reports that Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.'s FreshAire PTAC has been named the 2021 Commercial Comfort Product of the Year in the IAQ/Ventilation category. Topics include examines that it features active conditioned makeup air capabilities that allow engineers to decrease their reliance on whole building dedicated outdoor air (DOAS) systems.