Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation Design – What's New in 2025?
Take a minute and ask yourself: how much do you ever think about the air you breathe indoors? Most likely not nearly enough. But it has a significant impact on how you feel, how you work, how you sleep, even how long you live. Welcome to 2025, where Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is not a footnote in building planning. It's front and center. If you're a facility manager, business owner, or even designing your dream house, what's going on in ventilation and air quality this year is something you need to know. From Basic Ventilation to Smart Breathing Buildings Ventilation design these days is much more than ductwork and ceiling fans. In 2025, buildings breathe smart and responsively. Sensors are always tracking CO₂ levels, particulate matter (PM2.5), humidity, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The ventilation system adjusts according to real-time information, introducing fresh air when necessary and cleaning it as necessary. It is as if the building understands what you requi...