MERV Rating Selection for Commercial Air Handlers
Matching filters to actual operating conditions beats chasing the highest MERV number.
Yumi Takahashi-Reyes
Contributing Writer
Yumi Takahashi-Reyes
Yumi Takahashi-Reyes trained as an industrial hygienist and has written extensively on commuter and occupational exposure risks since the early 2010s, with a particular focus on how urban infrastructure shapes what people breathe during daily transit. Her work has appeared in several peer-reviewed public health outlets alongside mainstream publications.
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Open-Plan Office Design and Allergen Circulation
Open-plan offices spread allergens across entire floors through shared ventilation systems.
Yumi Takahashi-Reyes
Sick Building Syndrome vs Indoor Allergy Symptoms
Similar symptoms don't always point to the same cause.
Yumi Takahashi-Reyes
Allergen Exposure in School Classrooms
Dust mites, mold, and pet dander concentrate where children breathe.
Yumi Takahashi-Reyes