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IAQ Insights
Indoor air quality is no longer a comfort issue - it is a public health, productivity, and infrastructure challenge.
IAQ Insights is a curated source of evidence-based guidance, independent testing, and real-world implementation insight on indoor air purification and HVAC-integrated air quality solutions.
It is written for policy makers, ministries, healthcare leaders, developers, engineers, and facility owners who require more than theory. It reflects nearly two decades of practical experience delivering proven, independently validated air purification technologies across commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and government environments.
This is not opinion-led commentary. It is decision-grade intelligence designed to support policy, specification, and long-term investment in healthy, high-performance buildings.
How to Create Healthier Hotel Environments
In hospitality, guest experience is everything. Hotels invest heavily in design, service, amenities and technology, yet one of the most important factors influencing guest comfort remains largely invisible - the quality of the air guests and staff breathe.
David Mallinson
3 min read
How to Measure, Manage and Maintain Indoor Air Quality
Healthy buildings don't happen by accident. They result from a structured approach to measuring, managing and maintaining Indoor Air Quality over time.
This guide explains how.
David Mallinson
3 min read
Why This Downturn Is a Strategic Opportunity for GCC Hotels
Regional instability has triggered a noticeable decline in international tourism and expatriate movement. Analysts estimate losses to the Middle East tourism sector at approximately €515 million per day. In response, many hotels are adapting, pivoting to staycation offers, discounting heavily, and relying more on domestic demand.
David Mallinson
2 min read
Indoor Air Quality: The Policy Gap Governments Must Address
This article’s central argument is both simple and compelling: protecting public health requires addressing the air people actually breathe indoors.
David Mallinson
3 min read
Lung Health and Indoor Air Pollution: Why the Air Indoors Matters More Than We Think
We spend around 90% of our lives indoors.If we live to 80 years old, that means more than 72 years breathing indoor air. The quality of the air we breathe indoors therefore plays a critical - and often underestimated - role in lung health.
David Mallinson
3 min read
ASHRAE 62.1 IAQP: Indoor Air Quality Is the Infrastructure We Forgot
One of the most powerful tools available to designers - ASHRAE 62.1’s Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP) - remains poorly understood and rarely applied across the GCC.
David Mallinson
3 min read
IAQ in Hotels: A Practical Guide for Hotel Engineers & Facilities Teams in the GCC
In GCC hotels, indoor air quality should be treated as a design parameter, not an add-on. Systems that clean air where guests breathe deliver better comfort, lower operational friction, and stronger long-term asset performance - without increasing energy demand.
David Mallinson
2 min read
Signs Your Building Has an Air Quality Problem
Healthy buildings are measured, managed, and maintained - not guessed at. Most buildings with indoor air quality issues don’t look broken.They function - but underperform. IAQ problems often reveal themselves through patterns , not alarms. Warning Signs of an Air Quality Problem Across offices, hospitals, hotels, and public buildings, the same indicators appear again and again: 1. Persistent Odours If smells linger despite cleaning and ventilation, the issue is airborne chem
David Mallinson
1 min read
The Question I Always Ask Engineers About Ventilation
When I speak with engineers about indoor air quality, there is one question I always ask.It’s simple - and it usually stops the conversation for a moment:
“What problem are you trying to solve with more ventilation?”
For decades, ventilation has been the default response to indoor air quality concerns.
David Mallinson
2 min read
Why Indoor Air Quality Is an Asset Value Multiplier
IAQ is no longer a “soft” feature. It is a hard driver of asset value, influencing leasing velocity, tenant retention, operational risk, and long-term resilience.
David Mallinson
2 min read
Active vs Passive Air Purification Systems. How to Choose the Right IAQ Strategy
Indoor air quality is a core performance, health, and risk issue.
Yet not all air purification technologies work the same way.
David Mallinson
3 min read
Clean, Safe, Indoor Air Quality as National Infrastructure: Why Governments Must Act
Just as governments ensure safe water, reliable power, and secure buildings, they must now ensure clean indoor air For decades, governments have invested heavily in physical infrastructure - roads, power, water, and telecommunications - recognising their foundational role in economic growth, social stability, and public well-being. Yet one critical system remains largely invisible in national planning: the air people breathe inside buildings . Indoor air quality (IAQ) is no l
David Mallinson
3 min read
Why Indoor Air Quality for Hotels Is Becoming a Priority in the GCC & MENA
Why Indoor Air Quality for Hotels Is Becoming a Priority in the GCC & MENA. Hotels across the GCC and MENA region operate in hot, dusty climates, rely on continuous air-conditioning, and accommodate high guest turnover every day. In this environment, indoor air quality (IAQ) is no longer just a comfort issue - it has become a core driver of guest satisfaction, staff well-being, operational efficiency, and brand reputation.
David Mallinson
3 min read
Indoor Air Quality For Schools Is Becoming a Strategic Priority in the GCC & MENA
Indoor Air Quality For Schools Is Becoming a Strategic Priority in the GCC & MENA. Education thrives in environments where students can breathe easily, focus clearly, and stay well.
For schools and universities across the GCC and MENA, indoor air quality is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It is a strategic investment in student outcomes, educator well-being, and the long-term resilience of national education systems.
David Mallinson
2 min read
The Case for Clean Indoor Air in Future-Ready Buildings
The Case for Clean Indoor Air in Future-Ready Buildings. Green Build Oman reinforced a critical message: indoor air quality is fundamental to sustainable, future-ready buildings. By integrating air purification into HVAC design and leveraging ASHRAE 62.1 IAQP, new buildings can reduce energy use, lower capital costs, and significantly improve occupant health - often at no additional cost.
David Mallinson
4 min read
Why Indoor Air Quality for Airports Is an Infrastructure Priority in the GCC & MENA
Why Indoor Air Quality for Airports Is an Infrastructure Priority in the GCC & MENA. Airports are among the most complex and heavily occupied public buildings in the GCC and MENA region. They operate 24/7, accommodate millions of passengers annually, and bring together travellers, airline crews, security personnel, retail staff, and ground operations teams - all within sealed, continuously air-conditioned environments.
In such settings, indoor air quality (IAQ) is not simply
David Mallinson
2 min read
Why Indoor Air Quality Is a Strategic Design Advantage for Offices in the GCC
Why Indoor Air Quality Is a Strategic Design Advantage for Offices in the GCC. Modern offices in the GCC are no longer judged solely on location, aesthetics, or amenities. They are increasingly assessed on health, performance, sustainability, and operating efficiency. In hot, dusty climates where buildings remain sealed and mechanically cooled year-round, indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a decisive factor in both workforce well-being and asset value.
David Mallinson
2 min read
Improved Indoor Air Quality as a Critical Component of Infection Prevention in Hospitals
Improved Indoor Air Quality as a Critical Component of Infection Prevention in Hospitals. Hospitals are supposed to heal - but they can also be environments where infections spread. This is especially true in high-occupancy, continuously air-conditioned healthcare facilities common across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and MENA region.
In such settings, indoor air quality (IAQ) isn’t a comfort issue: it’s a critical clinical and public health concern that impacts patient
David Mallinson
2 min read
Air Purification at Zero Incremental Cost:
Air Purification at Zero Incremental Cost: What many architects and developers still don’t realise is this:
When designed correctly, air purification does not need to increase project cost at all. In fact, when aligned with ASHRAE Standard 62.1’s Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP), it can reduce HVAC capital expenditure, lower energy demand, and accelerate compliance with green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, and Fitwel.
This is not an add-on.It is a design optim
David Mallinson
3 min read
Hospital-Acquired Infections Are a Critical Healthcare Issue in the GCC & MENA - Why Indoor Air Matters
Hospital-Acquired Infections Are a Critical Healthcare Issue. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections, are a persistent and costly global health challenge. In clinical settings where patients, caregivers, and visitors share indoor spaces for prolonged periods, these infections can spread through contact and airborne routes - making indoor air quality (IAQ) a critical part of infection prevention.
David Mallinson
3 min read
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