Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have spent several years researching ways to harness plants’ natural abilities to filter toxins out of the air into an application that could be used in indoor spaces like office buildings. Those researchers have now unveiled the first public-scale prototype of their green wall.
Enhancements have been made to the whole-home dehumidifier product line, which will provide more practical applications and product accessibility, as well as more flexible and simplified installation, the company said.
IAQ monitoring and management systems can provide a healthy and productive indoor environment while saving both energy and money, notes Navigant Research. Worldwide revenue from IAQ systems is forecast to grow from $3.3 billion in 2014 to nearly $5.6 billion by 2020.
ASHRAE has announced a proposed change to Standard 62.2 that would place all residential dwelling unit IAQ requirements under that standard in order to provide consistency of ventilation requirements.
With a MERV 11-15 performance rating, the MicroMAX EDGE all-synthetic, durable minipleat panel filter’s design allows for lower energy costs as pressure drops remain low for longer periods, the company said.