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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Pura Finish On Kimball Office Products

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:30:49 +0000

Nearly all the company's wood furniture product lines now feature its water based finish, which contributes to healthy IAQ.

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Aircuity and Siemens Sign Channel Sales Agreement

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:34:23 +0000

Under the terms of the agreement, certain Siemens branches in North America can undergo training to become certified to sell, install, and service Aircuity OptiNet systems.

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Cooling Tower Study Results Released

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:23:11 +0000

New research supported by ASHRAE indicates that non-chemical devices (NCD) marketed to control the growth of biological agents may not materially reduce biological growth.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: What’s The Latest Buzz Around IAQ?

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:24:20 +0000

The retro-technology, called "biomonitoring," uses live honeybees to gauge air pollution levels from jet exhaust and ground transportation vehicles used in and around the facilities. The honey is taken from these bees is then tested for impurities.

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New 2010 ASHRAE Ventilation Standard Passed

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:25:31 +0000

New requirements regarding natural ventilation, exhaust systems, and the IAQ Procedure are included in the newly published 2010 version of Standard 62.1.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Ventilation & Energy Efficiency

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:32:17 +0000

In this Web exclusive, Gordon Sharp of Aircuity explains how some building solutions and practices are greener than others. One area garnering a lot of attention is ventilation.

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Back To School, Back To Unhealthy Air?

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:20:03 +0000

As parents start getting school supplies and back-to-school outfits together for their children, and administrators get their schools ready for the new year to come, NADCA reminds parents and educators of the importance of indoor air quality to student and employee performance in schools.

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Datacom Contamination: Stopping It Before It Starts

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:15:40 +0000

While particle and gaseous contamination resulting from dust and dirt can lead to unexpected shutdowns of critical IT equipment, the connection between contamination and hardware failures is often overlooked.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Smokeless Electronic Cigarettes…A Joy For Life?

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:17:18 +0000

Blue from SuperSmoker is a smokeless nicotine delivery device which allows users to mimic the act of smoking while eliminating the usage of tobacco, tar, and an open flame.

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Is Your School A Breath Of Fresh Air?

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:40:32 +0000

Give your facilities a chance to be recognized by the EPA's IAQ TfS Awards Program.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Don’t Skimp on Air Filtration Even When Budgets are Tight

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:17:34 +0000

This Web Exclusive explains how the small amount of money saved by reducing or eliminating air filter purchases or by purchasing lower priced (and lower efficiency) filters pales in comparison to the energy and operating costs that can be saved by maintaining a robust air filtration maintenance and upgrade program.

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Researchers Find Clue to Dust/Asthma Connection

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:49:37 +0000

According to a study in the New York Times, it now appears that scientists from the Boston University School of Medicine have finally discovered one of the key culprits: the remains of dead cockroaches.

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New Product Flash: Air-Dryr From Davis Instruments

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:25:59 +0000

These compact units can dehumidify up to 1,000 cubic feet.

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Wright Line Products GREENGUARD Certified

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:42:15 +0000

Wright Line, a manufacturer of enclosures and airflow management systems for data centers, as well as command and control consoles and other furniture for technology-intensive work applications, has announced that a number of its products have been certified to meet the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) standards for products from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). Through this designation, Wright Line is giving its customers the ability to create healthier environments while bringing them closer to achieving Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) points.

The Profile® Advanced Console System is GREENGUARD certified.

Wright Line’s Compass™, LINX®, LMS™, Optimedia®, Profile®,

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Special Report Investigates Impact of Industrial Pollution on America’s Schools

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:43:30 +0000

The special project looks at issues such as why children are vulnerable to toxic chemicals and, using the government's own data and modeling software, points to schools which appear to be in toxic hot spots.

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