Spinning a Webb of evidence

Clinical Embryologist, Areej Abu Farha, reinforces Webb’s evidential statement when she says embryos, particularly in their earliest stages, are among the most sensitive cellular structures handled in medicine in an IVF procedure, and that they need the purest air, among other equally critical variables, to mimic the ideal conditions of the fallopian tubes and uteruses.

Webb and Abu Farha have essentially set the scene and the pace for the HVAC industry to respond with greater intent and structure to ensure the success of IVF procedures. There are two broader brush strokes needed on the canvas, though. The first is the need for a change in mindset that energy efficiency and IAQ deserve equal footing in new-builds and existing buildings. The second is that this is not just about IVF but about broader reproductive health, which means addressing not just specialised structures like hospitals, clinics and laboratories but also schools, universities, residences and workplaces.