This January 2021 report was by AirRated, which provides a certification for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).  Just 22% of customers stated that they are knowledgeable about air quality and only 40% and 45% of customers said they understood the sources of indoor and outdoor air quality respectively, in a recent AirRated survey. Furthermore, 62% of business owners said that the reason why they hadn’t made changes to the air quality in their buildings was due to a lack of information. When building, renovating and occupying spaces, it is important to prioritize the need for to establish standards that outline improvements for ventilation, filtration and air cleaning for new offices and commercial properties, while maintaining a sustainable approach to building design, the report argues.
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