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"Ventilation as a Tool to Protect Against COVID-19"
Author: Cameron Christensen, CEFP, FMP
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: November/December 2021

When COVID-19 began, it was clear that people held a wide range of differing ideas about the nature of the disease. Some believed it was “a great plague,” while others said it was “just another flu.” Even among professionals within the built environment, we didn’t quite know what to make of it and the steps we should take to protect those we serve. Every educational institution had its own unique challenges in dealing with the pandemic; Juilliard was no different. Being a performing arts conservatory, our work predominantly consists of acting, dancing, singing, and playing instruments. Our mission at The Juilliard School is to provide an educational environment for young artists to receive the highest level of training and performing experience so they can realize their true potential as professional musicians, dancers, actors, composers, playwrights, and choreographers in a myriad of career opportunities. Now came our challenge: What do we do to keep Juilliard going? We began to review what the experts were telling us. In the beginning, it seemed like opinions and recommendations were changing almost daily, and it was difficult to keep up. We knew that our unique challenges and geography warranted our very best, and we were determined to deliver. One key topic that emerged as a critical item in protecting against COVID-19 was ventilation. Even more than surface disinfecting, proper ventilation helped to prevent community spread of the disease.

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