Why It’s Time to Rethink “Occupied” Hybrid schedules, flexible work patterns, and shifting comfort expectations have made occupancy one of the most dynamic variables in building performance. Yet many systems still operate on fixed schedules, with ventilation and...
Packed Offices, Underperforming Systems: The Overlooked IAQ Risk of Today’s Workplace
The pandemic reshaped corporate real estate. As remote work surged and office occupancy rates dropped, many organizations reevaluated their space needs. In an effort to cut costs and align with hybrid schedules, companies downsized square footage, consolidated...
Why Activated Carbon Filters Deserve a Bigger Role in IAQ Management
In the conversation about indoor air quality (IAQ), particulate filters often take center stage. But when it comes to tackling pollutants you can’t see or smell, activated carbon filters quietly do the heavy lifting. From volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to lingering...
The January 2025 LA Wildfires: A Call to Prioritize Indoor Air Quality
Southern California’s wildfires are a stark reminder of how quickly air quality can deteriorate. Fires like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire have sent smoke traveling hundreds of miles, impacting air quality as far as Nevada and Arizona. Wildfire smoke isn’t just a...
Sustainable Solutions Through Zoned Localized Air Purification: Enhancing HVAC’s Green Efforts
Sustainable Solutions Through Zoned Localized Air Purification: Enhancing HVAC's Green Efforts Sustainability has become a major focus in virtually every industry and the HVAC industry is no exception. As concerns about climate change and resource...
The HVAC Ventilation Dilemma: How to Solve for Wildfire Smoke
What you need to consider to safeguard your indoor air quality as wildfires become more frequent. In today's world, ensuring clean and healthy indoor air quality has become more crucial than ever, especially with the increasing prevalence of wildfires....
60 Minutes Highlights the Importance of Clean Indoor Air in Preventing the Spread of Infections
This weekend’s 60 Minutes feature included a story on how indoor air ventilation and filtration systems are “absolutely key” in curbing the spread of viruses, especially with the knowledge we now have post pandemic. Air quality scientists say that from the start of...
Fellowes International Day of Clean Air 2023 Survey
In observance of International Day of Clean Air Fellowes conducted an annual survey of workers in the U.S. and Canada to understand the state of air quality in the workplace and employee perceptions of the air they breathe at work. The survey of nearly 1,100 employees...
Breakthrough Networked IAQ System Arrives at Pivotal Moment
In recent years, there has been a heightened awareness among the public regarding air quality and its profound impact on our health. From the COVID-19 pandemic to rising rates of wildfires and pollution, we have come to realize the critical role that air quality plays...










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