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Sharing insights on indoor air quality, sustainable lighting, and healthier built environments. Here to help people understand the science behind cleaner indoor spaces.
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The Day I Stopped Rubbing My Eyes at Work
Rubbing my eyes had become automatic. I never thought about it. A quick press of my palms into my eye sockets. A slow blink afterward. Sometimes a stretch or a sigh followed. It happened dozens of times a day, usually without my awareness.
By illumipureabout 14 hours ago in Longevity
The Subtle Signs That the Air Was Holding Me Back
For a long time, I assumed the problem was me. By mid day, my focus would start to slip. Conversations felt harder to follow. My posture changed without me noticing. I would take deeper breaths, not because I was out of breath, but because something felt slightly off. Nothing dramatic. Nothing urgent. Just a steady sense that everything required more effort than it should.
By illumipure4 days ago in Longevity
Why I Felt Alert at Night Even When I Was Exhausted
For a long time, my nights followed a frustrating pattern. By the end of the day, I was clearly exhausted. My body felt heavy. My mind had worked through hours of tasks and conversations. Yet when night arrived, sleep did not.
By illumipure5 days ago in Journal
Why Some Rooms Drain You Before the Day Is Over
Some rooms leave you tired without you realizing why. You walk in feeling fine. You work, meet, talk, move through the space. And by the time you leave, you feel depleted. Not dramatically exhausted. Just worn down in a way that feels out of proportion to what you actually did.
By illumipure6 days ago in Longevity
How Natural Feeling Light Helped Me Move Through the Day With Ease
For a long time, I thought daily fatigue was just part of modern life. You push through the morning, slow down after lunch, fight restlessness in the evening, and hope sleep resets everything overnight. I assumed that was normal. What I did not question was the environment guiding me through those hours.
By illumipure8 days ago in Longevity
Energy Efficiency and Air Quality Benefits of Clean HVAC Systems
For most people, HVAC systems exist in the background. As long as rooms feel comfortable and temperatures stay consistent, the system is assumed to be doing its job. Energy efficiency is usually discussed in terms of equipment upgrades or smart controls. Air quality is often treated as a separate concern, addressed with filters or purifiers.
By illumipure12 days ago in Journal
Comparing Visible Light Disinfection to UV-C in Real Buildings
Disinfection often sounds straightforward in theory. Kill microbes. Reduce risk. Keep spaces clean. But real buildings are not laboratories. They are living environments filled with people, movement, moisture, and constant change. What works on paper does not always translate smoothly into daily use.
By illumipure13 days ago in Journal
The Science Behind Sensor Fusion in Indoor Air Systems
At first glance, air quality monitoring seems straightforward. Measure carbon dioxide. Track particles. Watch humidity. When numbers cross a threshold, adjust ventilation. For years, this was how buildings tried to manage indoor air.
By illumipure13 days ago in Journal
The Small Signals That Told Me the Air Was Changing for the Better
I did not notice the air change all at once. There was no dramatic moment, no obvious shift that demanded attention. Instead, the change revealed itself through small signals. Signals that were easy to miss if you were not paying attention.
By illumipure15 days ago in Journal
The Science of Biofilm Formation and How It Affects Airflow
For a long time, I assumed airflow problems in buildings were mechanical. A fan slowed down. A filter clogged. A duct design failed. These explanations felt logical and visible. When air felt heavy or stale, the solution seemed straightforward. Clean the system. Replace the filter. Increase ventilation.
By illumipure17 days ago in Longevity
Understanding the Circadian Rhythm and Why Light Controls It
For a long time, I thought of sleep, energy, and mood as separate things. Sleep depended on habits. Energy depended on caffeine. Mood depended on circumstances. Light helped me see what I was doing. I never considered that the light around me might be influencing all of these at once.
By illumipure19 days ago in Journal
