World Ventil8 Day

A new campaign that promotes building ventilation is backed by scientists, academics, engineers and environmentalists.

The first annual World Ventil8 Day today includes a series of in person and online events from around the world.

The aim of the campaign is 'Improving Ventilation for a Healthier World'. By showcasing scientific and practical evidence the organisers hope to demonstrate how good ventilation can reduce exposure to air pollutants and infectious diseases, which aids human productivity, improves sleep, and reduces mould and damp.

The initative also aims to recognise the skilled people who implement such measures to make buildings healthier and safer.

The campaign is spearheaded by Professor Cath Noakes OBE, Professor of Environmental Engineering for Buildings at the University of Leeds, and driven by the Building Engineering Services Association, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations.

International partners include the United Nations Environment Programme, the European contractors' body AREA, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

UK academics backing the initiative include those from the universities of Nottingham, Leeds, Loughborough, Sheffield, Strathclyde, and Imperial College London - with many part of the Future Ventilation Network.