Inside Air

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The challenge? Aligning incentive structures across the construction industry to prioritize occupant well-being alongside sustainability. It's a systems problem—and the solutions are within reach.

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We explored how human behavior and building performance are inseparably linked, the critical role of standards like ASHRAE 55, and why IEQ must move beyond compliance to become a central pillar of building code.

YouTube video by Edifice Complex Podcast #109 Asit Kumar Mishra – Engineering Research & IEQ - Edifice Complex Podcast

Grateful to have joined the Edifice Complex Podcast to discuss occupant-centric design and indoor environmental quality (IEQ).
Listen to the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvS4...

📝 Read the December article here:
👉 medium.com/@INSIDE-AIR/...

What’s one thing you’d like to understand better about the air in your own home or bedroom? 🏠
#IndoorAirQuality #INSIDEAIR #PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #ScienceCommunication #CleanAir

Using those measurements as a case study, I explore what’s in the air we breathe at home, why it matters for our health, and implore for the changes needed.🌬️📊
​If you’ve ever wondered whether your bedroom air is as “clean” as it feels — or never thought about it at all — this one is for you. 💭

INSIDE AIR – Medium Read writing from INSIDE AIR on Medium. If you are enjoying some of my content and wish to support me, buy me a "hot chocolate" as I do not drink tea or coffee 😀 (https://ko-fi.com/asitkmia)

​For the December entry of my INSIDE AIR series (medium.com/@INSIDE-AIR), I turned the spotlight on the place that should feel safest: 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦. 🛏️ The article is a personal story, built on real sensor data collected where I sleep, work, and recover.

Most of us think about air quality when we see smog outside — but far less when we close the door to our own bedroom at night.🌃 Yet research shows we spend most of our time indoors, and the air inside our homes can be more polluted than the air outdoors.

What I am reading in October 2025 Energy Retrofits and Indoor Air Quality: A Critical Health Warning

✨ Read insights and actionable takeaways in the full October issue: medium.com/@INSIDE-AIR/...

💻 Remote workspaces are often failing environmental comfort standards, impacting wellbeing—it's time we prioritize positive sensory experiences at home.
😷 Simulations reveal airborne disease transmission indoors depends on cough direction, occupant position, and ventilation—distance isn’t enough!

🚀 October Highlights from INSIDE AIR 🚀
The October newsletter (apologies for the tardiness) dives into crucial new research on healthy indoor environments:
🏡 Irish homes retrofitted for energy efficiency may see indoor PM2.5 and formaldehyde rise

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

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!
🙋 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 🌍

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

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...

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

* 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

🏠🌫️ 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:

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

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.

🔹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 💰⏱️

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 🧒

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

🏫 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...

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 🙌

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

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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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.

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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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. 😮

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🥞 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.

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

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...