{"id":3000015149,"date":"2020-06-24T10:38:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T14:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000015149"},"modified":"2020-07-28T17:27:52","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T21:27:52","slug":"top-three-hvac-questions-in-the-time-of-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/top-three-hvac-questions-in-the-time-of-covid-19","title":{"rendered":"Top three HVAC questions in the time of COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we return to the office<\/a> amid the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces must make certain modifications. Offices must now feature spaces designed for professional distancing<\/a>, increased sanitization<\/a>, and lower elevator capacities. In that vein, we are looking at HVAC\u2019s role in a safe return to the workplace.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HVAC (which stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) distributes air around an interior space. These systems control the amount of air in an indoor area, the cleanliness of that air, and the overall thermal comfort that the air can provide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The air we breathe is always an important aspect of any office\u2014and with COVID-19 it is even more so. The HVAC systems distribute air around the space, so they have a huge impact on the spread and survival of airborne viruses in the air and on surfaces. That\u2019s why WeWork is closely monitoring guidance from industry and health experts to ensure that our HVAC systems are reducing the risk of transmission through airborne particles. <\/p>\n\n\n