Air levels: passing the embodied carbon test

A review of a hybrid and active ventilation system in a secondary school aims to highlight the embodied carbon impacts of choosing one ventilation strategy over another. Mat Naccarato, of Savills Earth, describes the method and key learnings

Indoor air quality and designing for dementia

As dementia rates rise and care demands grow, new research reveals how indoor air quality may be influencing aggressive behaviours in care settings. Newcastle University’s Professor Neveen Hamza shares insights from the study

Travelling in comfort? How rail can learn from buildings

Good ventilation in trains is essential for passenger comfort, but how does it compare with air quality practice in the built environment. Ben Warren, of the Rail Safety and Standards Board, shares insights from a recent study