COVID-19 INDOOR AIR QUALITY CONCERNS

Summary Points:

• Indoor air quality improvements in existing institutional and commercial buildings may help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission
• Possible ventilation improvement measures are HEPA or upgraded filters in air handlers, increased ventilation rates in air handlers, demand-controlled ventilation adjustments, opening windows, and thoughtful allocation of space use relative to existing ventilation systems and provisions
• The building systems experts at Stephen Turner Inc. are available for no-cost consultations with commercial building owners to help explore possible improvements to the ventilation systems in their buildings

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Part 2: Coal Dropped by Reinsurance Industry

The second in a series of four parts to encourage those experiencing eco-anxiety.

Part 2: Coal Dropped by Reinsurance Industry

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Stratospheric Ozone

The first in a series of four parts to encourage those feeling eco-depressed.

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Education

Stephen Turner presents for the Rhode Island School of Design Interior Architecture program. The class features examples of successful interior architecture as well as insights into the changing paradigm of the industry.

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Expertise

Stephen Turner resides on the City of Cambridge, Getting to NetZero Panel. The recent amendment which requires all large construction projects in Cambridge to conform to a “net zero” carbon emissions standard has is part of a larger trend in city’s nation-wide to minimalize their environmental impact. Stephen Turner served on the task force panel as of one of the various experts in sustainability and energy.

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Publication

Stephen Turner’s, What’s New in ASHRAE’s Standard on Comfort, is translated into Italian for distribution overseas.

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Publication

Stephen Turner co-authors, An Improved Process for Cleaning Cooling Coils, to discuss the processes and necessity and air quality implications of cleaning cooling coils.

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Presentation

Stephen Turner presents the basics of the Commisisoning process to the Rhode Island design community.

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Publication

Stephen Turner discusses design concepts and provides analysis on proper air ventilation for the commercial airport sector.

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Publication

Stephen Turner discusses technical revisions to ASHRAE’s 2010 version of thermal comfort conditions.

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Publication

Stephen Turner discusses the ins and out of Commissioning Design/Build Projects for ASHRAE.

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