Journal

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.

Ben Cross from General Projects who is a fan of retrofits

The triumph of retrofits in two minutes: with Ben Cross

Ben Cross is Development Associate at General Projects. He’s here to change our minds about existing building stock. With the construction industry responsible for 39% of global CO2 emissions, the time is right to retrofit. AirRated worked with General Projects to optimise HVAC design using our AirScore D&O certification at 242 Marylebone Road – an … Read more

millennials and gen-z on skateboards

Where do millennials want to live?

Millennials are a record-breaking generation Millennials have just usurped baby boomers to become the UK’s largest living generation, with a population of 14.26 million people aged between 26-41 years old. Successive Generation Z (zoomers) already make up around 19% of the UK’s population and 27% in the US. They’re the most racially and ethnically diverse … Read more

a tall healthy building under construction

How healthy buildings affect our wellbeing

“The connection between health and the dwelling of the population is one of the most important that exists.” – Florence Nightingale What is a healthy building?A healthy building is one that supports the physical health and emotional wellbeing of its users. This is chiefly addressed by using non-hazardous materials and by designing-in features that improve … Read more