Tag: Air Quality and Ventilation Standards
EPBD 2026 and Indoor Air Quality – If the Air Is Poor, the Building Is Poor
EPBD 2026 and indoor air quality are becoming inseparable in the way building quality is assessed in Europe. As of May 2026, the new version of the En...
EPBD: Energy-Efficient Buildings Need Healthy Indoor Air
Did you know that buildings consume around 40% of all energy in use today? At the same time, they generate nearly 35% of greenhouse gas emissions. Tha...
PM2.5 Particles According to the New Air Protection Law
In June 2025, a new Law on Air Protection was adopted in Serbia (the “Official Gazette of RS”, No. 51/2025). Although Article 6 explicitly states that...
New Law on Air Protection in Serbia – Odors
The Law on Air Protection Does Not Recognize the Category of Odours
Barbecue smoke. Kitchen fumes. Bakery scents. Smoke from furnaces. Printing press...
New EU Air Quality Regulations
On October 2, 2024, the European Union adopted the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive to accelerate Europe’s transition toward zero pollution by 20...
EPA reduces the permissible concentration of PM2.5 with a new standard
On February 7, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted a new air quality standard for particulate mat...
New ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of infectious aerosols – Guidelines for ventilation systems
New ASHRAE Standard 241 marks a revolutionary step in improving indoor air quality (IAQ). Indoor air quality is a key factor for human health and over...