Monitoring IAQ And Occupant Health

ABSTRACT

Mechanical engineers and building managers were suddenly thrust into the very center of protecting public health when infectious disease scientists conclusively showed that SARS-CoV-2 could be airborne for distances greater than 6 ft (2 m). Managing the indoor environment, and specifically indoor air quality, to limit the spread of infectious disease is now relevant to all occupied buildings, not just health-care facilities. This presents an opportunity and a responsibility for building professionals. This column highlights some challenges and opportunities in bridging the silos of mechanical engineering and medicine.