Mapping the Invisible: Indoor-CO2 Atlas Launches Powerful Global Analytical Tools In the realm of public health and building science, few metrics are as telling, yet traditionally invisible, as indoor carbon dioxide levels. High CO2 levels inside non-residential buildings like classrooms, cafes,…

The Two Lenses of Air Quality: Monitoring & Epidemiology Understanding indoor air quality (IAQ) is not as simple as glancing at a single number. There is a fundamental complexity in how we interpret air quality data, often leading to a significant gap between epidemiological perspectives, which…

GO AQS to Participate in Panel Discussion on Global IEQ Standards at Indoor Air 2026 GO AQS, a body that has developed an open indoor air quality framework, today announced that its founder Sotirios Papathanasiou will participate as a speaker among Maria Neira, Ulla Haverinen-Shaughnessy, Oluyemi…

GO IAQS Unified Framework Update: Climate Change Under the Roof We are pleased to announce a vital update to the GO IAQS Unified Framework. Under our Good Practices, we have introduced a crucial new section #8: "Climate Change - Heat and Air Pollution: A Compounding Health Crisis." While…

Added 2 new chart types to the analysis page in addition to the boxplots. These convey the Information way better on first glance than boxplots I think. And the more I use the GO IAQS(tandard) from @goaqs.bsky.social, the more I am convinced that 3 categorys are enough to provide an overview

We celebrate @goaqs.bsky.social plan for Schools which is a global intervention to transform school environments from passive shelters to active health-protective zones. This strategy is based on stringent air quality standards being maintained at levels that protect the most Clinically Vulnerable.

GO AQS Launches “GO IAQS for Schools”: A Global Initiative to Thriving Classrooms GO AQS (Global Open Air Quality Standards) is proud to announce the introduction of GO IAQS for Schools, a strategic plan designed to transform educational environments from passive shelters into active,…

Bridging the Gap: ATMO Implemented GO IAQS for Better Air Quality Understanding For years, the air quality industry has operated in silos, with different manufacturers using proprietary scales that often-left users more confused than informed. Today, ATMO, the innovator behind the Atmotube PRO and…

Announcement: GO AQS Signs the Open Letter for a New Clean Air Act At GO AQS, our guiding principle is simple: Air quality is important everywhere. From the homes we live in to the streets our children walk, the right to breathe clean air should not be a luxury, it should be a guaranteed standard.…

Conclusions from the GO AQS Mould/Mold Working Group Call On April 23, 2026, the GO AQS Mould/Mold Working Group convened to synthesize findings from expert surveys, global standards, and current scientific literature to establish a unified approach to indoor mould management. The call brought…

GO AQS White Paper v1.1.0.0 – Update We are pleased to announce an update to our indoor air quality standards. This revision ensures our benchmarks remain scientifically rigorous while acknowledging the changing environmental realities of 2026. Changelog: Integration of Particulate Matter Working…

Driving Global Progress: How GO AQS Aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals At GO AQS, our mission to ensure everyone breathes clean air is inextricably linked to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. By focusing on air quality, we are not just addressing an environmental concern; we are actively…

Bridging the Gap: GO IAQS Inside an inBiot AI Agent and What We’re Learning Building an Agentic IAQ Consultant The transition from static Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring to active, intelligent intervention marks a pivotal shift in environmental health. By integrating the Global Open Indoor Air…

Announcement: Join IDEAL Cluster in Brussels for a Landmark IAQ Summit! GO AQS is proud to announce our official support for the upcoming IDEAL Cluster Summit, hosted in collaboration with our longtime partners at the EDIAQI project. Having collaborated with the EDIAQI team (a Horizon Europe…

Bridging the Gap: AirVoice Implemented GO IAQS for Better Indoor Air Reporting In the evolving landscape of building health, the lack of a standardized language for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has often left facility managers and occupants in the dark. Recognizing this, GO AQS introduced a unified…

Why South Korea’s New Air Quality Standards Miss the Mark on Ultrafine Particles Indoors South Korea recently made headlines by tightening its indoor air quality standards. Under the revised Enforcement Rule of the Indoor Air Quality Control Act, the maximum allowable level of ultrafine dust in…

The State of Mold Assessment: Insights from the GO AQS Mold Working Group As the scientific community continues to grapple with the complexities of indoor mold, the GO AQS Mold Working Group conducted a comprehensive survey of industry experts. The goal was to move past anecdotal evidence and…

Bridging the Gap: AirGradient Implements the GO IAQS Vision For too long, indoor air quality (IAQ) data has lived in silos. Building managers and residents often find themselves staring at a dashboard of disparate numbers PM2.5 levels in μg/m3 and CO2 in ppm, without a clear understanding of how…

The GO IAQS Summary is Now Global and Available in 9 Languages At GO AQS, we believe that clean air and the knowledge to achieve it shouldn’t be limited by language. In our ongoing mission to make critical information more accessible to every corner of the globe, we are thrilled to announce that…

GO AQS and Smart Building Collective Announce Strategic Partnership to Redefine Healthy Smart Buildings GO AQS is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Smart Building Collective (SBC). This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our mission to bridge the gap between…

News: The Indoor-CO2 Atlas Meets GO IAQS We are thrilled to announce a powerful new collaboration for indoor air quality transparency. Thanks to the tireless dedication of Mr. Aurel Wünsch, developer of the Indoor-CO2 Atlas, users can now enable the GO IAQS Score metricsdirectly into their data…

Shaping the Future of Living: Healthy Homes Hub x GO AQS Healthy Homes Hub and the Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) are thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at redefining the quality of the air we breathe where it matters most: inside our homes. By uniting the UK’s…

The Indoorco2map.com Website got two small updates, both related to the adoption of the Global Open Indoor Air Quality Standards (GO IAQS) from @goaqs.bsky.social. First change is the option to display the Air Quality of the locations in its 3-Color scheme representing Good / Moderate / Unhealthy.

Coming Soon: Mold Working Group Survey We are gearing up to gather some essential insights, and we want your voice to be heard! Very soon, we will be reaching out to all members of the Mold Working Group with an invitation to participate in an upcoming survey. Your feedback is vital to shaping our…

Summary of the PM Working Group Discussion on Submicron and Ultrafine Particles Two sessions within the Particulate Matter (PM) Working Group have highlighted a critical shift in air quality monitoring: the move away from traditional mass-based measurements toward tracking the number and surface…

Why the GO IAQS Score Replaced Conventional “Green” The shift from the conventional "Green" to the specific "Blue" hue in the GO IAQS Score represents a significant evolution in how we communicate environmental health. While green has been the conventional way for "Good" for decades, GO AQS has…

Standardizing Breath: How K-HEALTHinAIR is Mapping the Future of Healthy Indoor Environments In recent years, the invisible atmosphere within our buildings has come under intense scrutiny. As we spend approximately 90% of our time indoors, the quality of the air we breathe has a profound impact on…

Announcement: Join the International Symposium of Environmental Quality in Educational Spaces At GO AQS, we know that the air we breathe directly impacts how we think, feel, and learn. That’s why we are thrilled to invite our community of experts to the upcoming International Symposium of…

A Synthesis of Expert Views on Submicron and Ultrafine Particles For decades, the global standard for measuring indoor air quality (IAQ) has focused on PM2.5, particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. However, recent findings from the Particulate Matter Working…

GO AQS Officially Joins Clean Air Night as a National Supporter GO AQS has officially become a supporter of Clean Air Night, a national campaign dedicated to protecting our health and the environment by highlighting the impact of domestic wood burning. At GO AQS, our mission is built on the…

GO AQS and VERT Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Tackle Ultrafine Particle Pollution GO AQS is excited to announce a formal partnership with the VERT Association, a premier international organization dedicated to the promotion of Best Available Technology (BAT) for emission control…

Let’s embrace a common indoor air quality (IAQ) language! Introducing GO IAQS Score! #IAQ #IndoorAir

Attention: Particulate Matter Working Group Members We have an important update regarding our ongoing research initiatives. A new survey focused on submicron and ultrafine particles has been sent out to all GO AQS members registered under the Particulate Matter Working Group. This survey is a…

GO AQS and Clean Indoor Air Toronto Join Forces to Advocate for Healthier Indoor Environments GO AQS is proud to announce a new collaboration with Clean Indoor Air Toronto (CIATO), a leading advocacy group dedicated to improving air quality standards across Ontario. This partnership marks a…

Happy 2026: Why 2026 is the Year of Real IAQ Collaboration As the calendar turns and we welcome 2026, the team at GO AQS wants to wish our global community a very Happy New Year! Every new year offers a chance to reset, but 2026 feels fundamentally different. While previous years were defined by…

Highlights from the GO AQS Global Webinars December 2025 The Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) held its 1st General Assembly Webinar across two sessions on December 11, 2025, bringing together international experts and academics to discuss foundational steps and future directions for…

Uniting Science, Standards, & Strategy for Safer Buildings and Healthier Occupants. Don't miss the GO AQS webinar this Thursday 11th with our Elite Experts. We have two sessions (10 am and 4 pm CET) to accommodate our speakers and attendees from various places around the world. @goaqs.bsky.social

WHO Releases HRAPIE-2: Updated Guidance to Reshape Global Air Quality Standards The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has published a critical new document, Health risks of air pollution in Europe: HRAPIE-2 project, providing updated, evidence-based guidance that is set to…

We are proud to announce the official release of Version 1.0 of the GO AQS White Paper! This milestone signifies a major step forward, as we proudly present the definitive first version of our open and common standards. goaqs.org/2025/11/19/g...

Making the invisible visible campaign, partnering with @saferairproject.bsky.social We commit to making indoor air quality safer for everyone. We’re not just keeping ourselves safe, but making our spaces accessible for everyone!

Learn more here bit.ly/mtiv25

The EU’s New EPBD: Why Indoor Air Quality Needs a Unified Standard The recently updated Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a pivotal legislative framework aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings across the European Union. While its primary focus remains on energy…

🌍 🇺🇳 NEW | International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025 This year's theme is 'Racing for Air' but the race is not a fair one, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the majority of the burden w/ @unep.org #CleanAirDay #CleanAirNow Thread ⤵️

GO AQS is proud to announce its participation in the high-level side event, "HEALTHY INDOOR AIR - A GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION", to be held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23rd, 2025. #UnitedNations #IAQ goaqs.org/2025/08/27/g...

At GO AQS, we understand that diving into a 50+ page white paper isn't always feasible with your busy schedule. We know your time is valuable, and sometimes you just need the key takeaways without sifting through extensive details. GO AQS in a nutshell! 🔗 goaqs.org/2025/07/30/g...

GO AQS White Paper v0.90 – Update The GO AQS white paper has undergone a significant transformation from version v0.81 to v0.90, reflecting a period of intensive development and refinement. This latest iteration, building upon the foundational concepts of its predecessor, introduces a multitude of…

GO AQS Abstract Accepted for Oral Presentation at 2025 AIChE Annual Meeting We're thrilled to announce that our abstract and thanks to the efforts of Dr. Christos D. Argyropoulos, "Global Open Indoor Air Quality Standards (GO IAQS): A Guide to Cleaner Air", has been accepted for oral presentation…

Georgia Lagoudas of Brown University to Lead Policy Working Group for Global Open Air Quality Standards Initiative We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Georgia Lagoudas, a distinguished Senior Fellow at the Pandemic Center within Brown University, USA, has agreed to lead the crucial Policy Working…

GO AQS Abstract Accepted at 2025 Clean Indoor Air for ALL Conference GO AQS, a leading advocate for universal indoor air quality standards, is proud to announce that its abstract has been accepted for a poster presentation at the 2025 Clean Indoor Air for ALL Conference. The event, hosted by the…

GO IAQS Breakpoints – 2nd Session This session served as a crucial follow-up to our initial discussion on environmental pollutants, as we previously ran out of time to cover all the necessary ground. In today's meeting, we delved into the specifics of index breakpoints for ozone, nitrogen dioxide,…

GO AQS to Present at Indoor Environments 2025 Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium GO AQS is proud to announce that its abstract has been accepted for an oral presentation at the highly anticipated Indoor Environments 2025 Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium. This international event, gathering…