In this issue, we turn our attention from IVF to the correlation between good Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), and ovarian and sperm health.

Posted: November 10, 2025

Dr Iyad Al-Attar, independent air filtration and IAQ consultant, reports on lessons learnt from visiting an IVF facility

Posted: October 17, 2025

Pollutants like PM₂.₅, PM₁₀, nitrogen oxides, ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds and ultrafine particles have been implicated in impaired gamete quality and embryo development, says molecular geneticist, James Webb

Posted: October 7, 2025

Outdated and poorly installed cooling systems do more than just inflate energy bills – they strain HVAC performance, silently erode Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and jeopardise occupant health. Experts decode the link involving system design, filtration choices and the realities of IAQ degradation across various building types

Posted: August 1, 2025

Calling wall systems ‘silent sentinels, Mohanad Abobakr says they play as much a vital role as ventilation in preventing microbial cross-contamination and enhancing infection control

Posted: July 26, 2025

In the delicate dance of creating new life, an often-invisible partner plays a critical role – the air we breathe, says IAQ consultant Dr Iyad Al-Attar, adding that for those undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and seeking to benefit from other Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), as well as for couples hoping to conceive naturally, the purity of the air is emerging as a crucial factor in determining success. Dr Al-Attar in conversation with Surendar Balakrishnan, Editor, Climate Control Middle East…

Posted: July 24, 2025

Dr Iyad Al-Attar speaks on the imperative of IAQ governance in rapidly urbanising pandemic-prone cities

Posted: June 26, 2025

Dr Al-Attar brings decades of expertise, insight and advocacy to support our efforts in advancing Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Group says

Posted: June 19, 2025

Dr Iyad Al-Attar, independent IAQ consultant, advocates for a comprehensive reformation of governance frameworks surrounding Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Posted: April 30, 2025

Dr Iyad Al-Attar discusses the limitations of solely relying on air filtration for improving urban air quality, and emphasises the importance of selecting air filters based on their real-world performance rather than just the controlled conditions of a testing laboratory

Posted: March 18, 2025