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Care About Your Indoor Air Month- February is National Care About Your Indoor Air Month, and we’ve compiled a list of reasons why you should care… 
The Interdependency of Envelope and Ventilation in Healthy Buildings- How does building efficiency affect indoor air quality? Does conserving energy necessarily mean a lack of ventilation? As buildings become… 
Air Quality for Hospice and Home Health Care- Hospice care or home health care are important for people who are ill, elderly, or suffer from chronic conditions. No… 
Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day- November 30 is Stay at Home Because You Are Well Day. This day is the opposite of sick days—enjoy health… 
Indoor Air Quality Affects COPD Sufferers- November is COPD Awareness Month, and at Zehnder America, we understand how air quality is a major factor for lung… 
Great Smokeout Day- Thursday, November 15th is a little-known holiday called the Great American Smokeout Day. The day is devoted to helping people… 
Overcoming Shortfalls of Natural Ventilation by Using Mechanical Ventilation- A well-ventilated home or building is important for the health and comfort of those who live in them, as well… 
Keep Pets Healthy With Quality Indoor Air- Do you have a pet at home? Most people do--70% of US families have a dog or a cat. We… 
Clean Air for Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment- This September, we celebrate Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. At Zehnder America, we deal with air quality issues on a daily… 
Childproofing Your Home’s Air- If you have a young child or are expecting a new addition to your family, you know how important it… 
The Rector’s Residence in Monroe, Maine- Large-scale grid outages have increased in the last couple of years in the United States. Some home and business owners… 
6 Energy-Saving Tips for Summer- With summer in full swing, many families are looking for ways to lower their cooling bills. High summer temperatures and… 
4 Strategies for Avoiding Home Asthma Triggers- Spring is a difficult time for many asthma sufferers. Environmental factors such as mold and pollen can trigger asthma symptoms.… 
3 Nasty Air Contaminants and HOW to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality- Is your home’s air making you sick? Is contaminated home air triggering coughs, wheezing, asthmas, and sinus problems in your… 
How the Mastrangelo’s Used Zehnder Systems to Improve IAQ- When the Mastrangelo family had renovated and expanded their Massachusetts cape home several years ago, they added spray foam insulation… 
Rector Home Project in New England- When a “bomb cyclone” blasted much of New England and caused widespread power outages, Eric and Alison Rector knew that… 
Russian Masonry Stove Heats High-Performance Home- During the cold winter months, it is such a treat to sit in front of a warm fire. Fireplaces and… 
Multi-family Buildings and Ventilation- In most urban areas, developers, builders, architects, and investors are scrambling to keep up with the demand for multi-family dwellings.… 
Create a Sanctuary Room for Clean Home Air- Although air pollution is largely invisible to the naked eye, it is a top environmental threat. In many households, contaminated… 
Zehnder: Is My Home Too Tight?- The best way to ensure that a home is comfortable and healthy is to air-seal and insulate the home to… 
Why Commissioning Matters- Many homeowners are looking for ways to improve indoor health, promote home comfort, and avoid allergy and asthma triggers with clean… 
Avoid Spring Allergies- Spring is a great release for us humans after a long, hard winter. The bad news is it’s also a… 
Why High End Homes Need To Think Ventilation First- Ventilation is part of a strategy to maintain a high-quality indoor living environment. Your high-end home should be adding to your… 
7 Strategies to Keep In Mind When Building a Green Home- Many homeowners are looking for ways to live more sustainably. Green homes provide a solution to many of environmental challenges… 
Mold & Dust Mites: How Your Basement Impacts Home Air Quality- Did you know that many of the indoor air quality issues in a home originate in the crawl space or… 
Vancouver’s Zero-emission Targets Promote Energy Efficiency Solutions- Last year Vancouver became the first major city in North America to set the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2030.… 
Poor Indoor Air Quality Hurts Productivity- Studies have linked worker productivity, mood, and cognitive function to indoor air quality, but ventilation solutions exist for healthier indoor…
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