Across the country, companies are bringing employees back to the office. A recent report from the American City Business Journals shows some metro areas are approaching pre-pandemic in-office attendance levels.
New York City, the leading metro for office return, is now just 5.5% below its April 2019 occupancy rate—and cities like Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, D.C. are following closely behind.
As offices refill, expectations have shifted. Tenants aren’t just looking for square footage and views—they’re asking for healthy buildings. One of the biggest drivers? Indoor air quality.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans spend 90% of their day indoors- often in spaces where pollutant levels are 2-5 times higher than outdoors.
That reality has tenants asking tough questions. A Facilities Dive 2023 study revealed that 31% of employees would consider leaving their job due to poor air quality, while 91% believe clean air should be a fundamental right.
Poor air isn’t just a wellness concern—it’s a business issue. Contaminants can cause headaches, fatigue, and reduced focus. Over time, those costs show up as lower productivity, higher turnover, and greater risk to tenant retention.
More property managers and owners are turning to UnderFloor Air Distribution (UFAD) systems-one of the most effective ways to deliver healthier, fresher air. Unlike traditional overhead HVAC systems, which push air down and circulate contaminants within the breathing zone, UFAD systems work with gravity. Air is delivered up through the plenum located in the raised access floor, rises naturally as it heats, and moves out of the breathing zone. The result?
At AirFixture, we know indoor air quality is essential to employee wellness and building performance. Our UFAD systems are engineered to deliver fresh, clean air directly into the breathing zone—all while meeting or exceeding ASHRAE standards.
Sometimes, all it takes is the right conversation to spark change. Here are a few questions to get started:
As employees return to their desks, air quality can't be an afterthought for the building. Poor air puts both health and business performance at risk. With UFAD, you can deliver cleaner air, greater comfort, and higher tenant satisfaction- so companies can get back to doing what they do best.
If you're ready to explore our building wellness solutions, connect with us today!