Resources

SANITIZED MAKE-UP AIR

Make Up air is the fresh outside air that is introduced into a building through a mechanical system. This is essential to the proper balance and function of the HVAC system since there are exhaust systems which are constantly removing air from places such as bathrooms, kitchens, etc. In addition to balancing the air pressure, […]

CLEANING / REMEDIATION PROTOCOL CHANGES

Cleaning commercial and residential spaces has traditionally been driven by visual factors. When dirt is removed or a soiled material is cleaned, it is easy to perceive the impact. However, the cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces to eliminate harmful pathogens creates a unique set of challenges. The chemicals used to keep these surfaces clean and […]

SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES

The HVAC industry has used mechanical and electrical sensors to measure temperature, humidity, pressure, and airflow for a very long time. These measurements provide critical inputs to control the systems that maintain the comfort in a building. However, they do not provide the insight needed to understand the quality of the air from a cleanliness […]

AIR SANITATION

Air is an essential requirement for life, but what about when that air contains harmful pathogens? The concept of sanitizing the air is essentially rendering microbes such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria harmless. This can be accomplished in various ways including Ultraviolet Germicidal light, Ozone oxidation, or chemical cleansing such as chlorine. When considering the […]

GAS PHASE

Everyone knows that there are invisible gasses that are in the air. In some cases these gasses can be a nuisance such as a foul odor, and in other cases they can be harmful such as VOCs or Carbon Monoxide. To remove the unwanted gasses from the air, there are special “Gas Phase” filters which […]

LOCALIZED HEPA FILTRATION

When you need clean air, HEPA filtration is the gold standard for providing that. Through the use of incredibly sophisticated filtration materials, these filters can remove practically all of the particles from the air that moves through it. Typically to achieve HEPA levels of filtration, a buildings heating and air conditioning system would need to […]

Easy-to-install ventilation unit brings fresh air to dormitories

Challenge Northern Kentucky University was doing a total dorm renovation for Kentucky Hall and required an all new HVAC system. They needed an air-cooled DOAS solution but had little to no room to place equipment and no space to install any outdoor condensing units. They were also facing some weight limitations as well. Solution United […]

Northwestern University, Chicago IL

As Northwestern University made plans to return to campus and resume sporting activities in the Fall semester of 2020, the health and safety of athletes, faculty and staff was a top priority to consider. Amid a global pandemic, aerosols had become an even more acute infection control risk, providing a perfect vehicle for airborne viruses […]

Addison Helps Top 10 National Retailer Protect Shoppers from COVID-19

Protection of shoppers and employees has become a top priority for retailers across the nation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, aerosols have become an acute infection control risk, providing a vehicle for airborne viruses to travel on and spread through. Fortunately, one of the nation’s top 10 largest retailers had already enlisted Madison Industries to provide […]

White Dental Studio, Chicago IL

When White Dental Studio looked to improve its air hygiene to better protect the health of patients and staff, they knew they wanted an option backed by scientific data. During COVID-19, aerosols have become an acute infection control risk and a key component to consider when looking for air hygiene solutions. With airborne spread of […]

Madison Industries Agrees to Acquire Nortek Air to Bolster Indoor Air Quality Offering

Acquisition allows Madison to better serve its indoor air quality customers April 19, 2021 – CHICAGO – Madison Industries, one of the world’s largest privately held companies, announced today an agreement to acquire Nortek Air, a leader in providing critical air management, thermal and HVAC solutions. The deal adds strong Nortek brands such as Broan, […]

A Tried-and-True Solution Makes its Debut in the Public Transit Industry

Although advanced air purification systems have been used in various settings such as hospitals and airplanes, utilizing this technology in the public transit space is on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. State-of-the-art air purification systems and air filters are not new technology; they’ve been used to scrub germs, microbes, viruses and bacteria from […]

“Breathe Puro, San Antonio” Clean Air Awareness Initiative Helps 25+ Downtown San Antonio Businesses Keep Doors Open During Holidays

December 21, 2020 – SAN ANTONIO – More than 25 downtown San Antonio restaurants and businesses – featuring Mi Tierra, The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, Pinch Boil House, La Panaderia, the Magik Theatre, and many others – are participating in “Breathe Puro, San Antonio,” a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of clean air best practices […]

Mi Tierra Café y Panadería Joins Breathe Puro San Antonio Campaign

Mi Tierra Café y Panadería Joins Breathe Puro San Antonio Campaign; Adds PureAware Technology to Combat Airborne Virus Threats for Customers, Employees Historic San Antonio restaurant chain joins ‘Breathe Puro San Antonio,’ a downtown program galvanizing restaurants and businesses to safely stay open for customers and employees by leveraging PureAware technology that combats the threat […]

Madison Industries Acquires Steril-Aire

Madison Industries’ addition of virus-killing UVC technology makes it one of the only companies in the market to offer a complete portfolio of air hygiene solutions December 1, 2020 – CHICAGO – Madison Industries, one of the world’s largest privately held companies and leading provider of comprehensive indoor air hygiene solutions, today announced the acquisition […]

Filtering Wildfire Smoke in Indoor Air with PuraShield Air Scrubbers

As record wildfires continue to spread across the West, people across the region are battling unhealthy air both outside and indoors. Vulnerable populations, like hospital patients and those with respiratory illnesses, are especially at risk for complications from wildfire smoke inhalation. Wildfire smoke contains dangerous particles and chemicals that are released into the air, and […]

Chicago Jesuit Academy is One of a Few Chicago-Area Schools to Open for In-person Classes

Chicago Academy Leverages Purafil’s PuraShield™ Solutions to Boost Protection from Airborne Viruses Sept. 16, 2020 – CHICAGO – The Gies Campus of Chicago Jesuit Academy, a private, tuition-free college prep middle-school on Chicago’s West Side, today announced that it has started the fall 2020 semester with one third of its students on campus for in-person, […]

Purafil Delivers Northwestern University Athletics Air Filtration Solutions to Help Reduce Indoor Spread of Airborne Viruses

Purafil’s PuraShield™ Smart Solutions Remove Aerosols Carrying Viruses Sep. 9, 2020 – CHICAGO – Purafil, a global leader in air filtration systems working with K-12 school districts and large universities across North America, today announced the installation of multiple PuraShield™ Smart 1000 portable filtration systems for Northwestern University Athletics & Recreation. The PuraShield™ Smart 1000, […]

Risk Management Plan for Buildings

A seven-step risk management plan is available to assist architects and clients when re-occupying buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the plan assists with assessing hazards, applying architectural or engineering strategies, and reducing risk. It uses an evidence-based design approach, documents design decisions, and functions as a repository for coordinated work with building owners. Follow […]

The TRUTH About HVAC Systems and Viruses

The SARS-CoV-2 virus that leads to COVID-19 has been blamed for the deaths of more than 170,000 Americans. A great deal of research has been done to evaluate the virus, its epidemiology, and how it can be transmitted from one person to another. There are some who want to sensationalize recent scientific research and lay […]

3 Strategies to Prevent HVAC from Spreading Airborne Coronavirus

Protocols keeping people safe from COVID-19 have been implemented at facilities throughout the world. Some of these changes have been regulated by governments, but far more have been implemented by organizations trying to take the best information they have and put it into practice. There is an overwhelming body of data suggesting that face masks, […]

Combatting Virus Spread with Indoor Air Hygiene

Incorporating one or more air purification methods can have a dramatic impact on reducing the spread of infection through the airborne pathways.

How PuraShield 500 can benefit commercial spaces

Researchers believe that virally charged microdroplets from patient zero were carried by the airstreams generated by the air conditioning system.

ASHRAE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES TO RE-OPEN

Last week (July 17, 2020) the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) presented a set of guidelines and best practices for the reopening of schools and higher education campuses.  Within the information they provided was additional justification and potential concerns related to filtration and indoor air quality systems.  As the world […]

COVID-19 infections are spread via airborne aerosols

The world is quickly becoming aware that COVID-19 infections are spread via airborne aerosols in addition to the point to point contact and large droplet methods that have been the focus since the beginning of the pandemic. This has placed a spotlight directly on the HVAC systems in buildings and how they can be used […]

Healthy building modifications that managers can implement now

We are starting to see more and more articles and guidance related to keeping indoor spaces healthy being put out by the real estate industry. This article, published by the Colorado Real Estate Journal, provides a perspective on “modifications that we can enact now to improve the health of buildings and the well-being of tenants.” […]

ASHRAE Task Force Recommends Increased Ventilation and Filtration for Schools and Universities

The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force recently released a position paper warning that, “Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through the air is sufficiently likely that airborne exposure to the virus should be controlled.” The Task Force states that improving the operation of HVAC systems can reduce airborne exposure to the virus. The overall concept ASHRAE recommends is to […]

Investing in healthy buildings results in safety and value

This article describes the commercial benefits of healthier buildings, including: greater health and confidence in employees better investor receptivity increased productivity and collaboration higher property values  https://nerej.com/investing-in-healthy-buildings-results-in-safety-and-value-by-jeffrey-diehl A study of building owners cited in the report suggests buildings that implement healthy building practices are worth 7% more than comparable conventional buildings, are easier to lease, […]

Stopping Basement Moisture Infiltration

There is a drastic difference between handling a damp basement and one with an actual water problem. If your basement receives any visible amount of liquid water, either puddling or flowing, you must repair the problems that cause it. When you get enough water to see puddles or trickling streams it is usually coming in […]

Say Goodbye to Musty Basement Odors

We’ve all gone into a basement and smelled that oppressive, musty, moldy odor. You know the odor…the one that makes you want to go back upstairs. If you have ever wondered what that odor is and what causes it, keep reading. Most people identify these smells as “mold”. People sometimes refer to it as “mildew-odor” […]

Buildings Magazine Publishes Checklist

As you prepare to reopen your building there are various things to consider. Of course, one of these is the Indoor Air Hygiene and we have provided some resources on this site to assist with this. However, there are other systems and processes which need to be reviewed or addressed before opening as well. Buildings […]

How can airborne transmission of COVID-19 indoors be minimised

As the pandemic continues, we learn more and more about COVID-19 each day. Research on transmission suggests multiple infection paths and often presents leaders with conflicting results. In this article, titled “Can airborne transmission of Covid-19 indoors be minimized,” the author cites engineering controls need to be implemented in order to reduce the potential for […]

How to improve your Indoor Air Hygiene when you do not own your space.

We all know that clean air is critical for human health.   The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic has shed a spotlight on that concern as we all contemplate ways to reduce the spread of the virus and protect ourselves, or associates, and our families.  Many of those ways focus on the potential airborne spread of the disease, […]