Wellness: Air Quality
In our exploration of Biophilia, we've highlighted the importance of natural ventilation for our well-being. Beyond the immediate benefit of easier breathing, air quality plays a crucial role in maintaining our health. Improved air quality means fewer allergens and pollutants entering our bodies with each breath—a critical consideration as we spend up to 90% of our time indoors.
Simple steps can significantly enhance your indoor air quality. Regularly changing and cleaning interior air filters is small task that can make a substantial difference. Incorporating houseplants can also help by absorbing carbon dioxide. Additionally, harnessing outdoor air by opening windows at opposite ends of a room can create natural air circulation without the need for fans or exhaust systems, especially beneficial when outdoor air can be 2 to 5 times less polluted than indoor air.
In today's world, where air quality can influence the spread of illnesses, our awareness of indoor air quality is more critical than ever. Appliances like air purifiers and proper ventilation are essential tools in safeguarding our living and working environments from becoming breeding grounds for pathogens. By allowing spaces to breathe and removing foreign bodies from the air we can be comfortable knowing that we are safe.
Keep your ear to the ground, as we delve into our next article on how acoustics is another area we explore in the journey towards wellness. If you are having trouble controlling your air quality in you projects, home, or design, please reach out to us to see how we can help you breathe easy!