Awards and Partnerships

IQAir’sAtem X, described by WIRED as "the most powerful and quietest air purifier," earned a 9 out of 10 “nearly flawless” rating. Its advanced filtration technology, user-friendly features, and sleek design make it a top choice for those seeking exceptional air quality.

HouseFresh, a publication staffed by a team of consumer-advocate indoor air quality experts, purchased the IQAir HealthPro Plus and conducted tests for air cleaning performance, energy consumption, and noise levels. Tests were conducted in their testing room and in a home setting for six months.

IQAir’sAtem X, described by WIRED as "the most powerful and quietest air purifier," earned a 9 out of 10 “nearly flawless” rating. Its advanced filtration technology, user-friendly features, and sleek design make it a top choice for those seeking exceptional air quality.

The elegant, innovative Atem X air purifier was deemed an “absolute powerhouse” for its performance by TechHive. The electronics review site’s praise focused on Atem X’s sophisticated design and controls, as well as its unequaled air cleaning performance.

Dr. Christian Gonzalez, an integrative cancer oncologist, naturopathic doctor, and expert on non-toxic living was asked by Money which air purifier would be the best to help control allergens. Dr. Gonzalez said that doctors prefer the IQAir HealthPro Plus for its ability to capture the smallest particles.

Brad Moon revisited his favorite tech for the year, one air purifier stood out - the IQAir Atem Desk. Moon praised the purifier’s performance in capturing viruses, bacteria, dust, and allergens. The Atem Desk is “sized to sit on a desk, operates very quietly, and it’s easy to move around, providing a bubble of personal protection...".

“Every day, I witness the severe impact of poor air quality on my community,” Tedy Mwendwa explained. “Using my expertise in electrical engineering, I felt compelled to create change.”

In the heart of Africa, amidst bustling cities and vibrant rural landscapes, Mwendwa is pioneering a movement for cleaner air in Kenya. 

On the cold steppes of Patagonia, volunteers for the Perlan Project’s custom-built glider are soaring into the stratosphere for climate change research.

When the project pilots for this zero-emissions glider plane needed to stay healthy during southern Argentina’s brutal winter months, they turned to the same principles that empowered cutting edge stratospheric research – clean air.

Abid Omar, a long-time Beijing,China resident originally from Pakistan, made waves with his outdoor citizen network of AirVisual air quality monitors. The data he compiled had an important impact on his country's response to the air pollution problem.

In an era where health and well-being have become top priorities, global automotive leader Daimler has taken a proactive step to safeguard its employees against Beijing's notorious air pollution. Research has consistently shown that clean air contributes to happier, healthier, and more productive employees, so Daimler embarked on a mission to enhance the air quality at their sprawling, almost 14,000 square foot Beijing headquarters, aiming to improve workplace conditions and promote a healthier, more optimized work environment.

The Global Nest Exotic Bird Sanctuary, located near the Congaree National Park in South Carolina, serves as a refuge for abused parrots, providing them a permanent home after they've experienced unimaginable hardship. Founder and CEO, Michael Cox, has long been a devoted advocate for the welfare of these vibrant birds, currently providing a haven for over 130 parrots, including macaws, African Greys, Amazon parrots, and more.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center left an indelible mark on the world. It is an event that gave birth to a profound journey of recovery, discovery, and remembrance. The 9/11 Museum Workshop, founded by Gary Marlon Suson, encapsulates this journey within a compact 1,000 square feet located in New York’s bustling Meatpacking District.

IQAir AirVisual is a proud air quality monitoring partner of the United Nations Environment Programme. The IQAir AirVisual Platform brings together data collected by governments, companies, and individuals around the world to support the UNEP's global health policies and to help us bring air quality data to the 9 out of 10 people worldwide who still need clean air to breathe.

IQAir published the 2019 World Air Quality Report in association with Greenpeace, combining and analyzing real-time air quality data for a comprehensive view of global PM2.5 air pollution in over 98 countries and 3,000 cities. In 2020, Greenpeace Southeast Asia and IQAir launched the world’s first dynamic counter that measures the estimated number of lives lost to air pollution in 28 major cities – the counter reveals that, in the first half of 2020 alone, nearly 120,000 died from air pollution, showing the continued need for advancement in global air quality.

IQAir’s mission is to empower the world to breathe cleaner air through information, collaboration and technology. The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) and WELL standard both align with our commitment to helping others to breathe cleaner air and supporting a healthy lifestyle that allows achieve peak physical and mental health. IQAir hopes to reinforce the conversation about clean air as critical to building safety and workplace wellness as well as help build a better understanding of the relationship between indoor air and other aspects of health and wellness.