Office Air Quality
MERV Rating Selection for Commercial Air Handlers
Matching filters to actual operating conditions beats chasing the highest MERV number.
Yumi Takahashi-Reyes
· 11 min read
Built Environment Health — Page 4
Cockroach Allergen in Urban Apartment Buildings
Roach allergen concentrates in apartment kitchens and spreads through shared ventilation systems.
Declan Murtagh
Indoor Mold Growth After Water Intrusion Events
Mold can colonize wet surfaces in hours, making the first 24 to 48 hours critical.
Priya Subramaniam
Where Dust Mites Actually Live in Your Bedroom
Mattresses and pillows are where dust mites thrive most in your bedroom.
Obinna Ekwueme
Volatile Organic Compounds From Building Materials
Indoor air holds two to five times more VOCs than outdoor air, mostly from building materials.
Obinna Ekwueme
Pet Dander Persistence in Homes Without Pets
Microscopic allergens from pets travel through shared air and cling to clothing for months.
Obinna Ekwueme
Pollen Infiltration Rates in Sealed Residential Buildings
Sealing homes against pollen often backfires by trapping other allergens indoors.
Obinna Ekwueme
Mold Species Common in Residential HVAC Systems
Identifying mold species in ducts reveals moisture problems and health risks.
Priya Subramaniam