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Tag: IAQ
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Indoor Air Quality Conference calls for speakers
AIRAH is hosting the 2024 Indoor Air Quality Conference in Melbourne from July 15–16. The technical committee is seeking a range of submissions from a broad cross-section of the built environment. As Australians spend 90 per cent of their time indoors – in the home, office, or other types of buildings – supplying clean air through […]
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Sydney Opera House achieves rare sustainability feat
Sydney Opera House has become one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), signifying global leadership in environmental and social sustainability operations. Representatives from the Opera House say, “the 6 Star premiere is the culmination of 10 years of […]
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Reliable Controls puts focus on IAQ monitoring
Reliable Controls has added its support to the push for better indoor air quality (IAQ), in particular through air monitoring. “Integrating IAQ sensing technology into your building allows you to collect building data that helps you optimise building performance and avoid system failures,” says the company. “Long-term trends are almost impossible to detect with periodic […]
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Fast-track pathogen mitigation standard under development
ASHRAE has convened a project committee to develop an indoor air quality (IAQ) pathogen mitigation standard. The goal is to finalise the consensus-based, code-enforceable standard within six months. “The health and wellbeing of building occupants are crucial factors that must be considered during the design, construction and operation phases of the building process,” says ASHRAE […]
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Honeywell releases smoke and IAQ detector
Honeywell has released a new smoke detector that incorporates indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, in what the company says is a first-of-its-kind solution designed to create safer and healthier buildings. The VESDA Air combines a five-in-one IAQ sensor within a single box. According to the company, the technology actively samples air – rather than passively […]
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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 study from Daikin
A new indoor air quality study from Daikin has revealed more than half of Australians have experienced health issues due to poor air quality at home. The company says its Understanding indoor air quality in Australian homes research shows that humid conditions, poor ventilation and a lack of awareness on how to improve air quality […]
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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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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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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 […]
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Special offer on Survival of the fittest seminar series
CIBSE ANZ is hosting an online seminar series called “Survival of the Fittest” that will explore the latest research, best ventilation practices and indoor air quality from Australia, the US, UK and New Zealand. Those interested in attending can register with a $70 discount using the code “AIRAHSurvival2021”. The sessions will be held on the […]
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Indoor Air Quality magazine launches
The Building Environmental Wellness Group has published its first edition of IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) Magazine. Ivi Sims, AM.AIRAH, and Dr Melissa Marot are the co-founders behind the quarterly digital magazine. It focuses on all aspects of indoor air quality, including: Restoration Indoor air quality, building and occupants Building physics HVAC Innovation in technology in […]
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ABCB publishes indoor air quality handbook
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published a handbook to foster a greater understanding of the indoor air quality (IAQ) verification methods in the National Construction Code (NCC) Volumes One and Two. The IAQ verification methods include FV4.1 and FV4.2 (of NCC Volume One) and V2.4.5 of (NCC Volume Two). The handbook is written by […]
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SAN-AIR scores Purple Tick accreditation
The SAN-AIR technology has been awarded the Purple Tick accreditation, having satisfied the criteria for businesses that offer products or services that deliver high levels of performance in indoor public spaces. An independent organisation, the Purple Tick aims to build consumer and community confidence by promoting the safety and cleanliness of air conditioning systems. According […]
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Expect greater emphasis on IAQ after COVID, says BSRIA
Air conditioning and ventilation providers will be required to do much more to address indoor air quality issues following the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) in the UK. New findings from the UK-based organisation have warned that COVID-19 and research concerning airborne contamination in enclosed, poorly ventilated spaces has […]
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IAQ legend to speak at AIRAH forum
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has announced world-renowned indoor air quality (IAQ) expert Max Sherman as the keynote for its Building Physics Virtual Forum slated for September 17. Sherman’s presentation, titled “Build tight and ventilate right. It’ll be OK”, will look at some of the challenges faced by airtight high-performance […]
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GBCA webinar: Insights into IEQ
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is holding a live webinar on Thursday, August 27, to present a range of Green Star case studies and explore the challenges associated with indoor air quality. Designed for industry practitioners, the session will look at some of the most challenging technical indicators and common mistakes. It will […]
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Plants and IAQ: an ongoing debate
Late last year, doubts were cast over whether plants actually improve indoor air quality (IAQ) after new research was published in Nature’s Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. Ronald Wood PhD, BSc, from Innovative Plant Technology, has taken issue with the study in an article published in Ecolibrium. He says that a “literature review with […]
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Testo 400 arrives in Australia
Testo has launched a new range of indoor air quality (IAQ) instruments on the Australian market: the 400 series. “Testo’s 400 solution is an all-encompassing answer to airflow and IAQ questions,” says the company. “It combines smart technology, intuitive user features and diverse applicability in one sophisticated instrument.” Probes are designed so they can be […]