Architectural Design and the Indoor Mircrobiome

Architectural Design and the Indoor Mircrobiome

  The built environment is its own ecosystem, and architectural features in the indoor environment can change those ecosystems and the organisms living there.  Bathrooms and kitchens can act as sources of water or natural resources, the availability of which...
Ventilation Source Affects the Indoor Air Microbiome

Ventilation Source Affects the Indoor Air Microbiome

  The two main sources of microorganisms indoors are the macroscopic occupants; people, pets, plants, and pests, and the environment outdoors, in particular – outdoor air.  When buildings are operated in a “closed mode”, they may utilize...