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.
For the third edition of our hugely popular Our Air in Review series, we’ve built on data we’ve collected in previous years to further contextualise the impact and importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) within the workplace. Having published our inaugural annual report, ‘Our Air in Review’ in 2020, our previous years reports have been … Read more
As part of our annual report 2021: Our Air in Review, we spoke to Mac Dressman, an associate on the Electric Buses for America campaign with grassroots nonprofit advocacy group PIRG. Mac writes about and advocates for sustainable transportation policy. He is currently based in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Champaign, Illinois and graduated from … Read more
In 2020 we published our inaugural annual report, ‘Our Air in Review’. That first year, our aim was to bring to light the latest news, research and issues surrounding air quality in the UK. We wanted to provide a deep understanding of indoor air quality (IAQ) by highlighting the relationship between indoor and outdoor air … Read more
From 15th June 2022, a change to Building Regulations 2010 will come into effect. For the first time, air quality monitoring will be regulatory for the design and construction of non-domestic new builds in England. Specifically, the change means that CO2 will need to be continuously monitored. The aims are to: Ensure ventilation is appropriate … Read more
Contents History of indoor air quality Early beliefs The Industrial revolution Miasma theory The Great Smog of London Modern buildings Indoor air quality: the basics What is indoor air quality? The five key indoor air quality parameters The causes of poor indoor air quality The effects of poor indoor air quality The relationship between indoor … Read more
It’s true that modern workplaces have started to welcome the importance of wellbeing, many offices include breakout spaces, meditation rooms and fitness studios, but the focus on the impact of air quality has been minimal.
As employees return to their offices, companies may unwittingly be increasing the risk of COVID-19 transmission by failing to make operational changes to improve indoor air quality. Better ventilation systems and improved air quality will play an important role in preventing airborne infection and ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. Companies looking to reoccupy … Read more
Research has shown that humidity has a particularly important role to play in COVID-19, understanding how the virus is spread will play a huge role in determining mitigation strategies.