Indoor air quality indication
Until very recently it was difficult to obtain reasonably accurate and affordable information about the air quality in your street or home. Reference air quality monitoring systems to meet European standards are expensive.
However with microelectronics advancements, more reliable detection methods based around electrochemical cell technology coupled with the internet of things (IOT) means it is easier to develop smart products for homes - from fridges that talk to us and speakers integrated to switch on our lights and shop for us to ventilation control and interactive air quality monitoring
There are also now verified devices that monitor indoor air quality . Not only does it tell you the more basic comfort factors such as temperature and humidity, it alo has the capability to tell you if you have too much fine particulate(pm2.5) or gas (NO2) from such things as diesel fume of other products of combustion. There is much more to this tool thant a small device that sit on your desk or clips to the wall - for example, app controls can be configured to provide you indoor air quality reports over time.
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
- Air quality.
- At a glance - Indoor air quality.
- BREEAM and air quality.
- BREEAM Indoor air quality plan.
- BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation.
- BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs.
- Bringing a breath of fresh air to the design of indoor environments.
- Building related illness.
- Clean indoor air for healthy living - New air filter standards.
- Ensuring good indoor air quality in buildings.
- Indoor air quality.
- Indoor environmental quality.
- Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings: A new methodology IP 9 14.
Featured articles and news
New Scottish and Welsh governments
CIOB stresses importance of construction after new parliament elections.
The sad story of Derby Hippodrome
An historic building left to decay.
ECA, JIB and JTL back Fabian Society call to invest in skills for a stronger built environment workforce.
Women's Contributions to the Built Environment.
Calls for the delayed Circular Economy Strategy
Over 50 leading businesses, trade associations and professional bodies, including CIAT, and UKGBC sign open letter.
The future workforce: culture change and skill
Under the spotlight at UK Construction Week London.
A landmark moment for postmodern heritage.
A safe energy transition – ECA launches a new Charter
Practical policy actions to speed up low carbon adoption while maintaining installation safety and competency.
Frank Duffy: Researcher and Practitioner
Reflections on achievements and relevance to the wider research and practice communities.
The 2026 Compliance Landscape: Fire doors
Why 'Business as Usual' is a Liability.
Cutting construction carbon footprint by caring for soil
Is construction neglecting one of the planet’s most powerful carbon stores and one of our greatest natural climate allies.
ARCHITECTURE: How's it progressing?
Archiblogger posing questions of a historical and contextual nature.
The roofscape of Hampstead Garden Suburb
Residents, architects and roofers need to understand detailing.
Homes, landlords. tenants and the new housing standards
What will it all mean?