Building managers are facing the seemingly impossible challenges of balancing indoor air quality and sustainability. 

Today we learn how striking this balance is not only achievable, but actually can go hand in hand with decarbonization goals. We hear from a renowned expert in building science who has been instrumental in shaping industry standards in filter innovation and working with ASHRAE to curate better IAQ standards, while holding onto a passion for the all important energy efficiency. 

A Partner at D ZINE Partners, she leads the research of “Air as a Service” around indoor air quality, filtration and air cleaning systems. It’s a pleasure to welcome Dr. Marwa Zaatari.

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Dr. Marwa Zaatari is a renowned expert and influential leader in the realms of building science and indoor air quality (IAQ). Her innovative work has earned her the prestigious title of ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer. At the forefront of HVAC design innovation, Dr. Zaatari has been instrumental in shaping industry standards through her involvement in various ASHRAE committees. Dr. Zaatari's contributions extend to the USGBC School Air Quality Leaders Network Technical Advisory Committee and she has also served as chair for the LEED IAQP Working Group.

Dr. Marwa Zaatari is Partner at D ZINE Partners. She leads the research of “Air as a Service” around indoor air quality, filtration and air cleaning systems, and IAQ measurements to design and operate buildings for optimal energy and people efficiency.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzaatari 

The Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.

The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.

The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil’s mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil’s knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people’s lives.

Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human right

Our Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agenda

Camfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!

CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ 

CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ 

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There is a misconception that you cannot achieve IQ and energy efficiency. - Dr. Marwa Zaatari

If you follow prescriptive approaches, you're gonna miss out on a lot. - Dr. Marwa Zaatari

ASHRAE 241 went a step beyond our existing minimum ventilation standards by actually having an operation focus. - Dr. Marwa Zaatari

Filter design should be part of what we're going to do, part of studying a filter, quality of the filter, cost of the filter, over the lifetime of the filter. - Dr. Marwa Zaatari

Even for a low efficiency filter you need to make sure that the filter is well placed. - Dr. Marwa Zaatari

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