3 short tips for healthy homeworking
New circumstances have forced people to move towards teleworking and set up remote home offices. So, spending there several hours during a day may cause a decrease in indoor air quality, which is comparable to more spacious, yet crowded office areas. Airscan sees its purpose to share the knowledge how to make ones (home) working environment healthy, so has prepared a few essential tips about easy ways to reduce indoor air pollution.
1. Let the fresh air in
The power of natural ventilation is often underestimated. Simple indoor-outdoor air exchange can flush out excessive CO2 and make you feel more active. Make sure to take short breaks every 1-1,5 hours, to open windows and stretch.
2. Keep surfaces clean
Fine dust particles, allergens, pollen and dust mites accumulate on various surfaces of your working space. Use a vacuum cleaner and a wet rag to clean floor and furniture in your cabinet. Remember: regular cleaning makes your house a safer place.
3. Move towards nature
Putting several houseplants in your home office can make it a more pleasant environment to work in and prevent carbon dioxide accumulation. These simple recommendations can help you to improve the air quality within your working space and increase your working efficiency and well-being.
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Air Quality Features in the New LEED V5 Release
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system, known for setting the global standard in green building design, has introduced significant updates in its latest version, LEED V5. A key focus of this release is the enhancement of air quality criteria, reflecting the growing importance of indoor and outdoor air quality in sustainable building practices. Airscan team prepared a summary of the key updates came in action with the most recent LEED protocol.
Our air quality sensors that are placed near the busiest areas in Brussels, detected concentrations well above the European thresholds in the city and around, so your workout may be more affected by the air quality than you would think.
14 days of poor air quality in Brussels
If you have been outside in the last few weeks, you probably have felt the icy temperatures and cold winter weather, which also affects our health due to higher pollution in our cities.
Our air quality sensors that are placed near the busiest areas in Brussels, detected concentrations well above the European thresholds in the city and around, so your workout may be more affected by the air quality than you would think.
Emerging Air Quality Monitoring Trends for 2025
Discover the cutting-edge advancements shaping air quality monitoring in 2025. From real-time data modeling and AI-driven analyses to smart indoor systems and pollution source detection, explore how innovative technologies are transforming environmental and indoor air quality management. Learn how solutions like Airscan empower individuals, businesses, and governments to take proactive steps toward a cleaner, healthier future !
