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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · Jun 30

Unlike past ISIAQ conferences, HB2025 India is being led by people from the health side of things and not the building side. It promises to be an interesting and innovative cross disciplinary experience.
So, "Be there or be square" 🤣 hb2025.co.in/register.html

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Healthy Building Conference 2025 | Registration

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · Jun 30

I am presenting and leading a workshop on designing classroom indoor climate studies of the future.
Let us meet up at Healthy Buildings 2025 - Hyderabad, India.
If it is your first time in Hyderabad, I promise a delightful food tour too!
#ISIAQ #HealthyBuildings2025 #HB2025India #SeeYouAtHyd

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · Jun 4

Let's discuss!
🙋 Have you noticed reactions after cleaning?
🤔 Would you try DIY alternatives if proven effective?
🔍 What's your biggest IAQ concern?
#IndoorAirQuality #HealthyHome 🏡💨 #CleaningScience 🧪🧼 #PublicHealth 🩺 #HiddenHazards ⚠️ #SustainableLiving 🌍

Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · Jun 4

This isn't just about cleanliness - it's about reclaiming our indoor ecosystems 🏡🌿. As we obsess over outdoor pollution 🏙️🌆, it's time to confront the silent health threat in our living rooms.
Read the full work, with actionable solutions: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Could household cleaning products end up dirtying indoor air?

When we clean, the goal is to remove dirt and germs, but in the process, we often introduce harmful chemicals into the air

www.rte.ie

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · Jun 4

💡 The empowering twist? Small changes make BIG differences:
* Strategic ventilation tactics 💨🌬️
* Science-backed product swaps 🧪➡️🍃
* Timing tricks to minimize exposure

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · Jun 4

* Respiratory health 🫁 (especially for children 🧒 and asthma sufferers)
* Long-term exposure risks ⚠️ from VOCs lingering weeks after cleaning
* Hidden dangers 🕵️ in "green" and "natural" marketed products

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · Jun 4

🏠🌫️ Your cleaning routine might be making your home's air WORSE
Many of us unknowingly pollute our home's air every time we clean. My latest article for
@RTEBrainstorm
discusses how common household products like sprays and disinfectants 🧼💨impacts:

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 20

What changes have you noticed in your local schools' approach to climate adaptation? What would you like them to focus on? I'd love to hear your thoughts in comments! 💭💬
#ClimateAdaptation #SchoolDesign #IndoorAirQuality #HealthyClassrooms #SustainableSchools

Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 20

This isn't just about comfort—it's about creating optimal learning environments where our children can thrive regardless of external conditions! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🌱
While written for Irish schools in mind, the need to adapt to a warming globe is needed worldwide.

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 20

🔹Impact of rising temperatures on student learning and wellbeing 🧠💭
🔹 Practical solutions for adapting existing school infrastructure 🏢🔧
🔹 How indoor air quality monitoring can improve classroom environments 💨📊
🔹 Cost-effective approaches schools can implement now 💰⏱️

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 20

As our climate continues to change 🌍🌤️, many Irish schools—designed for traditionally cooler conditions—now face new challenges with higher temperatures and changing air quality. In the article, I explore:
🔹Why warming weather is especially problematic for young children 🧒

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 20

🏫 NEW ARTICLE: How Irish Schools Can Adapt to Rising Temperatures 🌡️🔥
I'm excited to share my latest piece for RTE Brainstorm examining how school classrooms across Ireland need to prepare for increasingly warmer weather patterns! 📝 www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How Irish classrooms can deal with warmer weather

Parents, educators and policymakers must treat classroom heat not as a seasonal inconvenience, but as a pressing public health issue

www.rte.ie

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Reposted by Inside Air

Smart Air UK @smartairuk.bsky.social · May 19

This is amazing, thanks for sharing.

Knowing the air you are breathing helps you take steps to improve it and this is a fantastic example 🙌

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 19

#IndoorAirQuality #CookingScience #Dosa #SmartHome #HealthyLiving #PM25 #AirQuality #KitchenHacks #HealthyBuildings #IAQMonitor

Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 19

It can help you cook smarter and safer, alerting you when things are getting too hot, reminding you to open windows or turn on the exhaust fan, and ultimately reducing your family’s exposure to fine particulate matter. 🌬️🍽️

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 19

Once I realized the pan was too hot, I adjusted the temperature and-voilà!-not only did I get better dosas, but my air quality improved too. 🙌
The key takeaway: an indoor climate monitor isn’t just for air quality geeks.

a cartoon character says science in front of a beaker and a grave

ALT: a cartoon character says science in front of a beaker and a grave

media.tenor.com

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 19

I learned this firsthand while experimenting with an oats-based dosa batter. My indoor climate monitor (the QP Pro 2 from @smartairuk.bsky.social) showed PM2.5 levels shooting up 🚨 as I struggled with an overheated pan.

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 19

Too low, and your dosa won’t crisp up or lift easily; too high, and you risk burning it (and more than just your breakfast). What surprised me recently was discovering just how much air pollution can spike in the kitchen at those higher temperatures. 😮

a picture of a cat with the words really quite hot

ALT: a picture of a cat with the words really quite hot

media.tenor.com

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 19

🥞 Dosa, PM2.5, and Indoor Climate Monitoring 🏠🌡️

Making a perfect dosa is as much about science as it is about culinary skill! 👩‍🍳👨‍🔬 To get that ideal crispy dosa, your pan needs to be just at the right temperature-around the Leidenfrost point.

a pancake is being cooked in a pan on a stove top

ALT: a pancake is being cooked in a pan on a stove top

media.tenor.com

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 19

Unseasonably warm May and June are going to be the norm as our world continues to heat up.
I discuss here why this is specifically an issue for young children and how classrooms - where children spend the most part of day - can adapt to these warmer days.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How Irish classrooms can deal with warmer weather

Parents, educators and policymakers must treat classroom heat not as a seasonal inconvenience, but as a pressing public health issue

www.rte.ie

Reposted by Inside Air

The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · May 19

Paige Thomas, 31, from Doncaster, has three degrees and almost a decade of relevant experience – yet now admits she should have spent that time crafting a more superficially likeable personality.

Tragic! Autistic woman meets all job requirements except sparkling charisma

An autistic woman who meets every one of a job's specifications has been left dismayed to discover she also needed a PhD in ungodly amounts of charm, it has been reported. Paige Thomas, 31, from Donca...

thedailytism.com

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 13

#EngineersIreland #INSIDEAIR #DOROTHYCOFUND #IndoorAirQuality #Education #HealthyClassrooms #SustainableClassrooms #HealthyBuildings #Sustainability #Webinar

🙏 Special thanks to all our speakers and participants for making this a valuable session!

Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 13

Whether you’re an educator, parent, or simply passionate about student well-being, I invite you to watch the full webinar and discover how better indoor climate design can shape the future of education! 📚🌍
👉 Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odgk...

Breathing better, learning better: Understanding and improving classroom indoor climate

YouTube video by EngineersIreland

www.youtube.com

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 13

We explored:
✨ The evolution of classroom indoor climate
📊 The latest research from Irish schools
🏗️ Future design aspirations for healthier, more sustainable learning environments

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Inside Air @insideair.bsky.social · May 13

This event, hosted with Engineers Ireland, West Region, as part of the INSIDE AIR project (DOROTHY-MSCA COFUND Fellowship), brought together leading experts and researchers:
Orla Hegarty (University College Dublin)
Adam Collison (University of Galway) and
James McGrath (Maynooth University)

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