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ASHRAE Completes Draft of First-Ever Pathogen Mitigation Standard
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From www.ashrae.org
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6 June 2023, 18:25
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ASHRAE announced the completion of the first draft of its standard for maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ), with final approval expected in June and publishing anticipated in July.ASHRAE Standard 241P, Control of Infectious Aerosols provides minimum requirements for HVAC-related measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, influenza, and other airborne viruses in homes, offices, schools, hospitals during periods of high risk. The standard offers guidance for creating healthier environments in the buildings where we work, live, and play.
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Healthy Buildings Europe 2023 | 11-14 June Aachen, Germany
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From www.ukaachen.de
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3 May 2023, 15:26
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Healthy Buildings Europe 2023 will take place June 11-14, 2023 in Aachen, Germany and is organized by University Hospital RWTH Aachen und RWTH Aachen University under the auspices of ISIAQ (International Society for Indoor Air Quality). The conference theme is “Beyond disciplinary boundaries – Transdisciplinary perspectives on multisensory stimulation for innovative and creative solutions in a Post-Covid era.” and is reflected in both the conference topics as well as the committee.The last decade offered a multitude of knowledge gained and solutions developed within individual...
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ASHRAE Journal Podcast Episode 24 | Thermal Comfort
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From www.ashrae.org
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6 June 2023, 16:26
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Robert Bean, Fellow ASHRAE, and Peter Simmonds, Ph.D., Fellow Life Member of ASHRAE, discuss thermal comfort in buildings and the application of ASHRAE Standard 55, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, in real-world settings. Robert Bean is Director of healthyheating.com and founder of Indoor Climate Consultants...
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Indoor Environments Show Episode 19: Air Cleaners with guest Pawel Wargocki
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From global.healthyindoors.com
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6 June 2023, 17:04
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Τhe Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance ΙEQ-GA and ISIAQ (International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate) have partnered with Healthy Indoors® /IAQNET LLC to create a unique video show and podcast – Indoor Environments: Global Research to Action – exploring how research can be translated to practice on a variety of topics related to our built indoor environments. This monthly program is hosted by Healthy Indoors‘ publisher, Bob Krell, and IEQ-GA president, Donald Weekes.
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AIHA’s New Strategic Plan: The Integrity of Professional Practice Domain
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From www.aiha.org
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6 June 2023, 17:08
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The 2022-2026 plan incorporates AIHA’s associated business entities: the AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs LLC (AIHA LAP), AIHA Registry Programs LLC, AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs LLC (AIHA PAT), the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation, the AIHA Guideline Foundation, and the Product Stewardship Society. The plan, which identifies strategic goals within each domain and the strategies AIHA will employ to meet those goals, is built around five “domains,” or areas of focus...
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EPBD: Crunch time for future-proof buildings legislation
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From www.bpie.eu
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6 June 2023, 18:31
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is entering the last phase of the EU legislative process with the start of trilogue negotiations, aiming at reaching a compromise between the positions of the two co-legislators (Council and Parliament). The trilogues represent a crunch time for EU legislation, and all efforts should be put into finding...
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CDC updates recommendations on building ventilation
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From www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com
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6 June 2023, 18:39
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Occupied buildings should undergo at least five clean air changes an hour, according to updated ventilation guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The agency says air changes can be accomplished via “any combination of central ventilation system, natural ventilation or additional devices that provide equivalent [air changes per hour] to your existing ventilation.” CDC explains on its website how to calculate air changes per hour.
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A Transdisciplinary Journey toward Thermal Comfort - Research Pathways
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From www.buildingsandcities.org
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7 June 2023, 10:37
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A significant missing component is understanding how occupants perceive and interact with a building. Numerous studies show that occupants play a decisive influence on energy consumption. The energy required for space conditioning is influenced to a large extent by the needs, expectations and practices of building occupants. Knowledge about the actual comfort needs and behavior of users is still insufficient. However, we are slowly moving from regarding occupants
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Clean energy transition and energy system integration
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From energy.ec.europa.eu
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7 June 2023, 10:45
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In a detailed interview, Catharina Sikow-Magny, Director for the Green Transition and Energy System Integration in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy, reflects on the situation for renewables in the context of the energy crisis and explains how previous energy infrastructure investments have helped the EU respond to the energy crisis...
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European Sustainable Energy Week 2023
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From interactive.eusew.eu
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7 June 2023, 10:51
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EUSEW is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe, comprising a series of activities aimed at building a sustainable and secure energy future for Europe. Under the theme “Accelerating the clean energy transition – towards lower bills and greater skills”, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 will take place in Brussels and online on 20-22 June 2023.
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Building and ductwork airtightness trends and regulations in the Czech Republic, Latvia and Spain (more info)
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Building and ductwork airtightness in the Czech Republic: National trends and requirements
Jiří Novák (CTU, Czech Republic)
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Building and ductwork airtightness in Latvia: National trends and requirements
Nolwenn Hurel (INIVE, France)
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Building and ductwork airtightness in Spain: National trends and requirements
Irene Poza-Casado (UVA, Spain) & Sergio Melgosa (eBuilding, Spain)
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Indoor Environments Show (more info)
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Indoor Environments Show Episode 19: Air Cleaners
Pawel Wargocki, DTU, Denmark
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