{"id":3000023550,"date":"2020-11-16T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000023550"},"modified":"2020-11-16T13:36:53","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T18:36:53","slug":"the-role-of-new-sensors-in-managing-indoor-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/the-role-of-new-sensors-in-managing-indoor-air-quality","title":{"rendered":"The role of new sensors in managing indoor air quality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Clean air is one of the foundations of a healthy workplace. It is critical for enhancing productivity<\/a>, comfort, and well-being among occupants and can help reduce illnesses<\/a> and absenteeism. Managing indoor air quality (IAQ) focuses on two main elements: delivering abundant fresh air and controlling common pollutants in the air, such as particulate matter, toxins, and allergens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a variety of building codes and government health and safety standards that support healthy air in commercial workspaces<\/a>. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified public scrutiny and media coverage of indoor air quality, raising an important question for commercial real estate operators and tenants: Are existing standards and practices sufficient?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WeWork\u2019s current approach is to answer that question using data. We use data on the quality of indoor air to see the impact of our design<\/a> and operating decisions<\/a>, especially as industry practices change and adapt over time. At WeWork, we have a global commitment to deliver safe and healthy spaces<\/a> for our members, employees, and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n