Now, more than ever, building occupants need and want reassurance that owners and operators of the buildings in which they’re working are making occupant health and wellness a priority. IAQ is a critical part of occupant health and wellness, and this goes far beyond concerns related to COVID-19. Better IAQ is directly related to increased levels of cognitive function and overall human health.1
There are multiple factors that impact the IAQ in a building, some of which building owners can control, and others they cannot. For example, a building owner in northern California does not have direct control over the forest fire that is blowing smoke toward the outdoor air intakes of the building. However, the owner can control the air treatment devices that are provided as part of the ventilation system to help mitigate the negative impacts of smoke in the ventilation airstream.