The University of Nottingham's academics have played a pivotal role in developing ASHRAE Standard 241, a guideline aimed at safeguarding indoor environments from airborne virus transmission.

This standard, created in just 116 days under White House commission, sets minimum requirements to reduce the risk of aerosol transmissions, including those of flu and Covid-19.

It advises building operators on delivering clean air to control infectious aerosols, using mathematical models considering factors like occupancy and virus emission.

Standard 241 provides comprehensive guidance on ventilation rates, filtration, and air cleaning technologies, offering long-term benefits for building designers, owners, and operators.

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