Supporting Press & Science





The New York Times, July 1, 2021
How Dangerous is the Delta Variant?

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Marker, April 5, 2021
The Fraught Future of the Post-Pandemic Office Elevator // As remote workers return to their buildings, iconic elevator maker Otis grapples with a product everyone’s suddenly terrified of

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NPR, December 28, 2020
Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It

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Wall Street Journal, November 23, 2020
Ventilation Is Key to Battling Covid. Here’s Why

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New York Times, November 13, 2020
Covid Pushes Real Estate Into the Future // There’s no going back to the old ways. Which technologies could propel the industry forward?

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New York Times, October 26, 2020
It Might become the Scariest Part of Your Commute: The Elevator // NYC buildings scramble to make the ride up feel safer

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USA Today, October 18, 2020
Ventilation and air filtration play a key role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 indoors // As schools and offices open up, here’s what building managers should do to reduce SARS-CoV-2 particles in the air we breathe

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Wall Street Journal, September 15, 2020
Making Offices Safe for Workers, and Making Money Doing It // To guard against Covid-19, companies look to reshape workplace with tracking apps, touchless doors and plant-festooned dividers

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BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION, September 14, 2020
Energy efficiency considerations for operating buildings amid a pandemic // During these times building owners and operators should remain focused on verifying their building systems are functioning properly and maintenance routines are kept on schedule

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BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION, September 8, 2020
Study will examine elevator airflow amid COVID-19 pandemic // Researchers to investigate risk of airborne transmission

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BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION, August 21, 2020
Reconstruction could be COVID-19’s silver lining // Existing buildings are being adapted to the ‘new normal’ for health and wellness

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The Atlantic, July 30, 2020
We Need to Talk About Ventilation // How is it that six months into a respiratory pandemic, we are still doing so little to mitigate airborne transmission?

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USA Today, July 16, 2020
Why bars are hot spots for COVID-19 transmission // Scientist explains how concentrations of COVID-19 can build up indoors within hours

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NY Times, May 13, 2020
Can I Get Coronavirus From Riding an Elevator? // When infected people use elevators, they probably do leave some of their germs behind. Wear a mask and wash hands to lower your risk.

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Asharea, April 2020
ASHRAE Position Document on Infectious Aerosols

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There is an industrywide push to refine and better circulate the air in common areas, elevators and lobbies to reduce the spread of the virus.
New York Times, November 13, 2020