Tag: infectious aerosols

Webinar Watch: Healthy Buildings Week 2023

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Aug 1, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 1, 2023

Healthy buildings mean healthy people. A person’s environment has a major impact on mental and physical well-being, so it’s incumbent upon facilities managers to help protect building occupants and provide a positive experience. Join Facilities Management Advisor throughout Healthy Buildings Week 2023, Aug. 14-18, for FREE educational webinars and resources exploring the many tools available […]

New ASHRAE Standard Covers Airborne Disease Mitigation in Buildings

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 29, 2023 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Jun 29, 2023

ASHRAE has announced its newly approved standard for airborne infection risk mitigation in indoor spaces. ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations. Infectious aerosols are tiny, exhaled particles that can carry disease-causing pathogens […]