The AirRated Journal is a space dedicated to the expansive issue of air quality. From tips on how to improve your indoor air quality, to deep dives on environmental issues like air pollution and climate change, our articles explore a variety of air quality-related topics.
By increasing awareness of the implications of poor air quality, both indoor and outdoor, we hope to be part of the change that creates a healthier future for generations to come. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with team@airrated.co if you have any questions or things you would like to see us write about next.
In some countries across the world, people have the privilege of not facing the climate crisis on a daily basis. For those living in England, for instance, we can fool ourselves into thinking climate change doesn’t directly affect us besides experiencing the occasional – but increasingly frequent – record-breaking high temperatures days each summer. However, … Read more
We believe that clean air is a human right, but sadly, we are not yet at the point where clean air is available for all. Poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) affects everyone, especially our children. Babies and children are extremely susceptible to the effects of air pollution as their bodies, and the organs within them, … Read more
As part of our recent report, 2020: Our Air in Review, we spoke to Ruth Duston OBE to discover her thoughts on how we can work together to recover from the pandemic. Ruth’s career spans over 25 years working within regeneration, having worked with some of the most deprived communities in the country to shape … Read more
As part of our recent report, 2020: Our Air in Review, we spoke to Catriona Brady, Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to learn more about their work. The WorldGBC catalyses the uptake of sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere. They work with businesses, organisations and governments to drive the … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce that AirRated has been named a finalist at CIBSE’s Building Performance Awards, having been shortlisted for the ‘Product or Innovation – Wellbeing’ award for our industry-leading certification, the AirScore. The Building Performance Awards, now in its 14th year, recognises people, products and projects that demonstrate engineering excellence in the built environment. … Read more
After a tough year, we are all looking to find the perfect gift for our friends and family. We’ve picked out 10 eco-conscious gifts that are perfect for loved ones wanting to make the world a greener place. From plantable pencils to cork yoga mats, there really is a sustainable gift for everyone. For the … Read more
2020 has been a challenging and unpredictable year for people all around the world. As well as being confronted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have experienced their worst wildfires in decades, if not in all of recorded history. These devastating fires are caused by a variety of factors, but there is one key thing … Read more
The government urgently needs to fund and prioritise measures, proving their commitment to improving outdoor and indoor air quality for our schools. It is vital that we protect children from toxic air before it causes irreversible damage to their health and futures. Children spend over 700 hours in the classroom each year, and with scientific … Read more
By Caitlin Rozario The sustainability of a working space used to be a nice addition to other more popular features. But now ping pong tables, beer fridges and hammocks are on their way out, while good ventilation, meat-free Mondays and cycle-to-work schemes are swiftly becoming essentials rather than nice-to-haves. In fact, recent research showed that … Read more
From the very beginning of the universe, carbon dioxide (CO2) has played a crucial role in shaping the Earth’s climate. Over an expanse of billions of years, atmospheric levels have risen and fallen periodically, resulting in extreme temperature variations. Since the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1700s, the concentration of CO2 in our air has been … Read more