Dr. Robert W. Powitz of the INDEX Board of Directors called our attention to the study below. His contact info is below. A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that portable HEPA air purifiers failed to reduce respiratory…
A 2020 study shared with INDEX by Dr. Richard Shaughnessy explores how DNA sequencing uses a simple doorsill dust sample to quickly find 100% of moldy homes while eliminating others. Science Summary: By analyzing settled dust samples across various American…
This video details a scientific study comparing cleaning techniques to determine how systematic cloth folding impacts sanitary results. By measuring organic residue with ATP meters, researchers discovered that traditional "wadding" or bunching a towel causes it to rapidly lose effectiveness,…
Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) is a metric used in lighting design to measure how much a light source stimulates the human biological clock, rather than just how bright it looks to the human eye. While traditional "lux" measures the light…
Architecture and Design for Healthy Schools — Based on The HEAL Handbook, written by associates of INDEX, its Indoor Health Council, and DAG Architects — About the HEAL Handbook (HH) — HH provides a comprehensive framework for designing educational facilities…
The H4H model functions as a "force multiplier," using professionalization to solve the industry’s traditional labor hurdles. H4H Features 1. Pre-Qualification Require evidence-based training before hiring. Filters for motivated individuals; reduces turnover. 2. Wage Alignment Pay professional wages (e.g., $30/hr)…
The audio below is based on the Healthy School Facility Handbook first published in School Planning and Management magazine, and originally sponsored by Kaivac. PDF copies are available for educational purposes, pending permission of the copyright owner.
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research>>> Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) used to be a niche topic. Today it sits at the center of conversations about health, learning, and productivity. We spend roughly 90% of our time indoors,…