By David Bodenschatz ASHRAE has released Standard 241, which establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious aerosols like COVID-19 and the flu in buildings. The standard defines the amount of clean airflow (or equivalent) necessary to substantially reduce the risk of airborne disease transmission during times of elevated risk. It is
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Outdoor Learning: For some schools, it may become more than just a change of scenery
As students continue to return to the classroom, some school districts are reimagining the classroom by bringing them outside. Read about how to help support the safe return to in-person learning.
IMEG Podcast | Back to the Office, Part 1: Helping Employees Feel Safe
Helping employees feel safe and secure as they return to the workplace is discussed in part one of a two-part IMEG podcast.
IMEG Podcast: Is acuity adaptability feasible?
Acuity adaptability – a healthcare model in which patients remain in one room regardless of level of care – is being considered by many healthcare organizations looking for safer, more efficient care delivery in the era of COVID-19 and beyond.
The healthcare digital front door: Make sure yours is open and engaging
Ease, convenience, and timely access to healthcare providers and information is more important than ever as a result of COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. Read more.
The essential engineer: Finding beneficial solutions for clients and communities
By Mark Bellon The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to nearly every workplace and home across the country, and for many of us, those challenges have become opportunities for adaptation and development. Whether it’s having your entire workforce work from home for the first time or figuring out how to decontaminate a large facility to continue serving clients, the pandemic
Five solutions for increasing building lobby security while maintaining aesthetics
Increasing building security in lobbies while still providing aesthetically pleasing design can be accomplished through well-placed security systems and close coordination with the architect.