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Why COVID-19 Raises The Stakes For Healthy Buildings

With the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19 over-all healthy building design has become more important than ever before. Even before the pandemic struck, there were plenty of reasons to be concerned about air quality and ventilation in the buildings where we live and work. After all, healthier indoor environments don’t just keep us from getting sick—they also enhance cognitive performance. With this trend towards healthier building only projected to increase, the initial costs are far outweighed by the many benefits.

Gensler Develops An Air Filtration Primer for Building Owners and Developers

Inspired by a recent panel discussion with their firm and three leading mechanical engineering firms, Gensler staff pulled together a collection of tips from MEP experts on how to improve indoor air quality to meet the challenge of viral threats. The primer covers methods to eliminate airborne pathogens in existing buildings, as well as design strategies for new buildings.

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