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Indoor Air Quality Feature
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Cognitive function is powered by fresh air
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
measuring the impact of in- door air quality on workplace productivity found cognitive function was much higher in green buildings.
The Harvard School of Pub- lic Health study examined the links between IAQ, physical wellness, decision-making and employee productivity.
On average cognitive scores were 61 per cent higher in green building conditions.
As part of the study knowledge workers including managers, architects and designers were monitored in a highly controlled environment. For ex- ample, cognitive tests were studied alongside manipulated air quality con- ditions. The study also included real-world conditions in 10 buildings across the United States with variable indoor air quality. Fresh air is such a critical component to IAQ that virtually all modern building ventilation systems are designed to constantly introduce fresh outside air into build- ings. The study found that cognitive function scores were better in green building conditions compared to the conventional building conditions across nine functional domains, including crisis response, strategy, and focused activity level. On average, cognitive scores were: 61 per cent higher in green building conditions; 101 per cent higher in enhanced green build- ing conditions; CO2, VOCs, and ventilation rate all had significant, inde- pendent impacts on cognitive function. The findings have far ranging im- plications for worker productivity, student learning, and safety.
Small but smart purifier
LUFTQI AND OTHER notable homegrown startups led by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) are now showcasing their innovative solutions, seen at Con- sumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 last month.
LuftQi is a startup that develops mini air purifiers. Its patented nano photocatalytic purification technology de-
composes allergens that cannot be filtered
by traditional air purifiers.
It is a game-changing technology for improving indoor air quality and does not require a filter, which reduces replacement costs and prevents secondary pollution.
Also, it has a power consumption of only 2.5W.✺
Using nano photocatalytic purification technology, the Luft Cube destroys bacteria, PM 2.5 organic compounds, and bioaerosols.
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