Dr. Stephanie Taylor discusses the effectiveness of the Phizer and Moderna vaccines; her latest endeavor, Building4Health; how engineers can best prepare their buildings in the fight against COVID-19; and more.

Documenting in-the-field problems and solutions, one project at a time.

This white paper is intended to provide guidance for owners of commercial buildings, including K-12 schools, higher education campuses, and office buildings, to consider while returning to occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In the 138 classrooms and labs currently in use this semester by UMass-Lowell students and faculty, building ventilation systems bring in 100% fresh, outside air while exhausting 100% of the rooms’ return air outdoors again.

Engineered Infection Prevention mitigation strategies usually include dilution (ventilation), filtration, humidification, and air cleaning and disinfection.

This white paper is intended to provide guidance for owners of commercial buildings, including K-12 schools, higher education campuses, and office buildings, to consider while returning to occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

What are engineers making time to read? Here is the five-item punch list of the most popular news articles, features, and columns at ESmagazine.com.

Examining the missing science behind the measurements, means, and methods necessary to make IAQ relevant and beneficial to all stakeholders.

What are engineers making time to read? Here is the five-item punch list of the most popular news articles, features, and columns at ESmagazine.com.