A Focus on Dubai’s Adoption of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022 and 241-2023: The Growing Importance of Decarbonization, Sustainability, and Indoor Air Quality in Global Building Standards
As building development accelerates and the importance of health-conscious design grows, indoor air quality (IAQ), decarbonization, and sustainability have emerged as critical factors in building design and operations. The Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP) has...
What is the Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP)?
The Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP) is a performance-based ventilation method that incorporates air cleaning into ventilation design to reduce the amount of outdoor air intake required to ensure acceptable indoor air quality, effectively reducing the strain on...
ASHRAE Releases Guideline 44-2024: A Resource to Protect Indoor Air Quality From Wildfire Smoke
In response to the growing frequency and intensity of wildfires and prescribed burns, ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) has released Guideline 44-2024. This comprehensive document provides guidance on protecting...
USGBC Endorses the ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022 Indoor Air Quality Procedure in LEED Version 5
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently published its proposed LEED Version 5 for public review. This significant milestone not only symbolizes an ongoing commitment to enhancing sustainability in the built environment, but it also underscores a pivotal shift...
