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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" ๐Ÿคฃ hb2025.co.in/register.html
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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
Let's discuss!
๐Ÿ™‹ Have you noticed reactions after cleaning?
๐Ÿค” Would you try DIY alternatives if proven effective?
๐Ÿ” What's your biggest IAQ concern?
#IndoorAirQuality #HealthyHome ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’จ #CleaningScience ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿงผ #PublicHealth ๐Ÿฉบ #HiddenHazards โš ๏ธ #SustainableLiving ๐ŸŒ
This isn't just about cleanliness - it's about reclaiming our indoor ecosystems ๐Ÿก๐ŸŒฟ. As we obsess over outdoor pollution ๐Ÿ™๏ธ๐ŸŒ†, 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
๐Ÿ’ก The empowering twist? Small changes make BIG differences:
* Strategic ventilation tactics ๐Ÿ’จ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ
* Science-backed product swaps ๐Ÿงชโžก๏ธ๐Ÿƒ
* Timing tricks to minimize exposure
* Respiratory health ๐Ÿซ (especially for children ๐Ÿง’ and asthma sufferers)
* Long-term exposure risks โš ๏ธ from VOCs lingering weeks after cleaning
* Hidden dangers ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ in "green" and "natural" marketed products
๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ 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 ๐Ÿงผ๐Ÿ’จimpacts:
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! ๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’ฌ
#ClimateAdaptation #SchoolDesign #IndoorAirQuality #HealthyClassrooms #SustainableSchools
This isn't just about comfortโ€”it's about creating optimal learning environments where our children can thrive regardless of external conditions! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒฑ
While written for Irish schools in mind, the need to adapt to a warming globe is needed worldwide.
๐Ÿ”นImpact of rising temperatures on student learning and wellbeing ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ญ
๐Ÿ”น Practical solutions for adapting existing school infrastructure ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ”ง
๐Ÿ”น How indoor air quality monitoring can improve classroom environments ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ“Š
๐Ÿ”น Cost-effective approaches schools can implement now ๐Ÿ’ฐโฑ๏ธ
As our climate continues to change ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒค๏ธ, many Irish schoolsโ€”designed for traditionally cooler conditionsโ€”now face new challenges with higher temperatures and changing air quality. In the article, I explore:
๐Ÿ”นWhy warming weather is especially problematic for young children ๐Ÿง’
๐Ÿซ NEW ARTICLE: How Irish Schools Can Adapt to Rising Temperatures ๐ŸŒก๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ
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! ๐Ÿ“ 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
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 ๐Ÿ™Œ
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 familyโ€™s exposure to fine particulate matter. ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Once I realized the pan was too hot, I adjusted the temperature and-voilร !-not only did I get better dosas, but my air quality improved too. ๐Ÿ™Œ
The key takeaway: an indoor climate monitor isnโ€™t just for air quality geeks.
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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 ๐Ÿšจ as I struggled with an overheated pan.
Too low, and your dosa wonโ€™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. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
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๐Ÿฅž Dosa, PM2.5, and Indoor Climate Monitoring ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒก๏ธ

Making a perfect dosa is as much about science as it is about culinary skill! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ To get that ideal crispy dosa, your pan needs to be just at the right temperature-around the Leidenfrost point.
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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
Whether youโ€™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! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒ
๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odgk...
Breathing better, learning better: Understanding and improving classroom indoor climate
YouTube video by EngineersIreland
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We explored:
โœจ The evolution of classroom indoor climate
๐Ÿ“Š The latest research from Irish schools
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Future design aspirations for healthier, more sustainable learning environments
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)