you know how i keep harping on the mayor's comp plan limiting density to arterials?
this is the filter on a passivhaus over a block off MLK.
the dirty one was replaced 24 february.
20 days.
the white one is what it looks like brand new. due to road particulates, needs to be changed monthly.
this is the filter on a passivhaus over a block off MLK.
the dirty one was replaced 24 february.
20 days.
the white one is what it looks like brand new. due to road particulates, needs to be changed monthly.
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air & noise pollution are associated w/ increased risk of numerous health issues:
lung cancer
cardiovascular disease
stroke
asthma
COPD
diabetes
mental health effects
https://ronpdavis.substack.com/p/mike-eliason-on-corridor-zoning
Cities aren't seen as places to actually live in just a playground for bored suburbanites
'Living near major roads increases dementia risk by ~10%. Exposure to fine particulate matter (PMx) raises risk by 9%, & nitrous oxide exposure adds 10%. Noise pollution has also linked to 9% increase in risk.'
https://www.earth.com/news/living-near-major-roads-increases-dementia-risk/
design of the standard (airtight, fresh filtered air via HRV) eliminates pathways for pollution to much greater degree than any other building standard
absolutely no one at the city cares. our entire planning model in US cities puts the most at risk people on to the most toxic and polluted places. bad for public health. lower quality of life
my book shows better path forward:
https://islandpress.org/books/building-people
but importantly, clean air shouldn't be a luxury.
it should be accessible to everyone.
@anjulierao.bsky.social's dwell magazine piece on this also worth reading
https://www.dwell.com/article/clean-air-doesnt-have-to-be-a-luxury-only-the-rich-can-afford-95e51c7e
The entire air supply for the house is passing through that filter?
but yeah. without the filter this is what the air looks like along our most dangerous, toxic and polluted streets.