Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has officially launched a groundbreaking project to retrofit the P Block building in alignment with proposed Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) standards. The initiative was inaugurated by QUT’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Margaret Sheil AO, and Registrar, Ms Leanne Harvey, alongside key academic and industry partners.
During the launch, Professor Sheil highlighted the project’s significance for QUT and its broader impact on creating healthier indoor environments that benefit communities worldwide.
Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, the Project Lead, emphasised that this initiative will serve as a blueprint for retrofitting existing buildings to meet proposed IAQ standard. The project reflects QUT’s commitment to innovation in healthy and sustainable indoor environments, setting a global precedent for public buildings.
