10 Exciting Indoor Air Quality Technologies To Watch In 2021

Ben Hext

Ben Hext

Susan Clarke

Susan Clarke

02 Mar, 2021

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Executive Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven employee health and wellbeing to the top of the agenda for many facilities managers. This report identifies 10 of the most innovative hardware and software technologies aimed at improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and HVAC operation. The report covers Aircuity, Airthings, Ambisense, BrainBox AI, Carrier, FSI, Honeywell, Inpixon, Nuvap, PointGuard and SafeTraces. Corporate executives in facilities, EHS, human resources and real estate roles should use this report to understand the cutting-edge innovation occurring in the IAQ market and how these solutions can add value to their buildings. Smart building technology vendors can also use this report to identify attractive partnership opportunities to improve their air quality optimization capabilities.
10 Exciting Indoor Air Quality Technologies To Watch In 2021  
Real Estate Executives Are Focusing On Indoor Air Quality To Improve Wellbeing And Cut Energy Costs
Air Quality Vendors Launch Products That Support Occupant Wellbeing And Efficient HVAC Operation
 
Figure 1. Six Factors Driving Interest In Indoor Air Quality 
Figure 2. 10 Exciting Solutions Aiding Indoor Air Quality Management 

About the Authors

Ben Hext

Ben Hext

Industry Analyst

Ben is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. His current agenda covers hardware and software solutions for energy management, on-site power ...

Susan Clarke

Susan Clarke

Research Director

Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...

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