Emerging toxicological studies have established a concerning link between exposure to SiNPs and adverse effects on the reproductive system in males and females, say Dr Nahed Hammadieh and Dr Iyad Al-Attar

Posted: November 28, 2025

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

The expert opinion is that even newly well-constructed buildings often have air leakage rates closer to 7m3/h/m2, and many buildings may not even pass the standard air leakage or air permeability test. Hamna Sheikh, Features Writer, Climate Control Middle East, has the story…

Posted: April 23, 2024

Chris Willis holds court on materials of construction in packaged cooling towers

Posted: December 12, 2021

With the goal of raising awareness on the importance of good IEQ, while getting the real picture on hotel conditions, Qatar Green Building Council’s Healthy Buildings Interest Group carried out an IEQ survey in Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha, last year. The members of the Group looked into, among other elements, maintenance, acoustics and Indoor Air Quality. We bring you the details and results of the survey.

Posted: May 2, 2016