Knauf Partners With American Lung Association
The two organizations are collaborating to educate the public on improving indoor air quality in residential spaces.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Asthma
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Knauf and the American Lung Association have entered a partnership to provide education on indoor air quality. This initiative aims to inform both consumers and building professionals about best practices for creating healthier indoor environments.
Why it matters
The collaboration seeks to mitigate health risks associated with common indoor pollutants found in homes. By emphasizing source control, ventilation, and air cleaning, the organizations hope to improve overall air quality in indoor spaces.
The partnership highlights the use of Knauf's Performance+ fiberglass portfolio, which is manufactured to be formaldehyde-free and low-VOC. There are no current clinical or performance metrics provided for the impact of this specific product line.
The players
Knauf
Knauf is a manufacturer of building materials, including their formaldehyde-free Performance+ fiberglass portfolio.
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
The details
The initiative focuses on practical strategies to improve indoor air quality, including source control and proper ventilation. Knauf manufactures building materials marketed as low-VOC to support these healthy environment goals.
Timeline
The partnership between Knauf and the American Lung Association was announced on October 6, 2026.
The Big Picture
This collaboration follows a long-standing pattern set by the American Lung Association's indoor air quality advocacy programs. By aligning with building material suppliers, the organization continues its efforts to influence residential safety standards through professional education.
Homeowners may benefit from increased awareness regarding low-VOC materials and ventilation techniques that reduce indoor pollutant exposure. These educational efforts can help individuals living with respiratory conditions make more informed decisions when renovating or maintaining their homes.
The takeaway
Improving indoor air quality often requires a combination of source control and effective ventilation strategies. Consumers should prioritize materials that are certified as low-VOC to reduce the presence of harmful chemicals in their living spaces.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Walls and Ceilings Magazine.
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