JCI Execs Discuss Ways to Improve IAQ, Move Toward Electrification
The pandemic has changed the way many people view the world. It has made them more aware of major threats, not just from another virus, but also from the changing climate. A panel of executives from Johnson Controls Inc. spoke during the 2022 AHR Expo about the ways the HVAC industry can help address those concerns.
The pandemic showed the whole world what researchers have been saying for years, and that’s that indoor air quality matters, said Tyler Smith, executive director of healthy buildings services and solutions for JCI. As people return to buildings ranging from factories to schools, they want to know what steps have been taken to improve the ventilation, circulation, and filtration in those facilities. Smith said going forward, people are now aware of the impact of IAQ on everything from test scores to insurance costs.