Tagair filtration(14)
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2025-11-19What’s the Deal with Indoor Air Quality? A Conversation with Georgia Lagoudas
This document is a podcast transcript from the Volts podcast discussing indoor air quality, featuring Dr. Georgia Lagoudas, a biosecurity expert and Senior Fellow at Brown University's Pandemic Center. The conversation covers why indoor air quality has been historically overlooked compared to outdoor air, its growing importance in the context of climate change and pandemics, and a Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air launched at the United Nations in September 2025. Note: this document does not contain content related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2025-03-21Window Condensation and Moisture Issues
Three images showing window condensation and moisture problems, including water droplets on glass surfaces and what appears to be mold or moisture damage on window frames and glass panels. -
2025-03-21Window Types – Sliding and Double-Hung Window Features
Annotated comparison photo showing two residential window types: a sliding window (top) with gray plugs at top and bottom of the frame meet point, and a double-hung window (bottom) with gray plugs on both sides, with green circles highlighting the plug locations. This appears to be a technical reference document, possibly related to window sound insulation or weatherproofing assessment. -
Tips to safely prepare your home for wildfire season indoors (and out)
By Amber Katz Special to At Home in the Northwest Wildfire season has begun early this year in King County, with smoke expected to be even worse than last year. This reality makes preparing the home for health and safety reasons essential. “My whole state is in the forecast for this summer being in the -
2022-12-20Agenda: Burien Airport Committee, December 20, 2022
The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on December 20, 2022, to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the surrounding community. Key agenda items included a presentation on the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, updates on a Climate Action Plan proposal to fund a community air filter event to address airport-related air quality concerns, and federal legislative updates from Mayor Sofia Aragon. The meeting also covered a review of the committee's workplan and announcements about open positions for new commission members. -
2022-11-15Agenda: Burien Airport Committee, November 15, 2022
The Burien Airport Committee held a public meeting on November 15, 2022, via Zoom to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the community. Agenda items included a climate action plan proposal to fund a community air filter event, updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), federal legislative updates, and a review of the committee's workplan. The meeting also covered potential volunteers for the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and a discussion about returning to in-person meetings. -
king county air ventilation
Infographic by Mark Nowlin for The Seattle Times, sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, illustrating how various ventilation methods (no ventilation, open window, portable HEPA air filter, HVAC system) reduce airborne particles that may contain coronavirus. Data shows particle reduction percentages at end of a 4-hour visit and 1 hour later for six ventilation scenarios. -
Air purifiers
Should you get an air purifier? If you live near the flight path, the answer is ‘Yes’. Not only because of the aviation emissions, but also because of roadway emissions, the increasing prevalence of wildfires, and, if you have a Port Package, the increased risk of indoor mold. So many choices… However, the question of -
2020-11-10Airproofing: Piloting a Strategy for Improving Air Health in East Boston
This presentation outlines the 'Airproofing' pilot project aimed at improving air quality for residents of East Boston, a neighborhood heavily impacted by pollution from nearby Logan Airport. The project, a collaboration between Air Partners, Olin College of Engineering, Aerodyne Research, and community organizations, examines the problem of airport-related air pollution, explores protective solutions for homes and buildings, and describes testing methods and resource needs. While focused on East Boston, the initiative offers a potential model for addressing aviation-related air quality burdens in other airport-adjacent communities. -
Steps you can take to improve the air quality in your home
Installing an air conditioner or whole-home air-purifying system can improve the quality of your home’s indoor air. (Courtesy of MBAKS) By Gabby Roppo Special to At Home in the Northwest Q: I want to make my home a haven so that my family can stay safe and healthy indoors, since we are spending more time