May is one of the busiest months of the year for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program and ASL. From AIA-accredited webinars and a published article in Building Enclosure magazine to an in-person Trade Mission in Chicago and a community health event at Sinai Health System, here is a full look at our Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month 2026 activity.

Dr. Gráinne Cunniffe explores how insulation can impact indoor air quality and contribute to healthier indoor environments.

General Insulation, a national wholesale distributor of commercial and industrial insulation products, is proud to announce the Manson Insulation portfolio of HVAC insulation products is now Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®.

We are delighted to announce that the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification is approved by the USGBC LEED® Building Rating System

The ASL team has returned from the US after a hugely successful trade mission where they met with the Knauf Insulation Team at the Knauf Insulation NA Headquarters

We are delighted that this Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month we can announce that Knauf Insulation has earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for its Performance+™ Acoustic Panel.

Healthier indoor air for everyone is a necessity if we want to prevent against disease and we believe Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® products are the best choices available to help control and improve indoor air quality.

Building a healthy home may seem complicated or even overwhelming but by breaking down the various aspects of a build, the task can be simplified. Firstly consider the material the building is made from, then how the home is decorated or finished, which also includes the ventilation, and finally what we bring into the building and how we maintain the building.

Certified Pure Safety® High Performance Insulation from Owens Corning has received the 2021 “Green Innovation of the Year Award”

The kitchen is an area of high traffic with many different sources of asthma and allergy triggers. Cooking and cleaning introduce particles and allergens into the air; flooring, paints and insulation can release potentially harmful chemicals; insects, attracted to food, can act as triggers; pollen is brought in on clothing from outside. Furniture, sealants, glues and home office equipment can emit harmful chemicals and furthermore, the kitchen is where a pet is most likely to spend its time

What is it that makes some insulation better for the indoor environment than others, and where do we draw the line to decide to certify insulation?