For instance are there any neat filtration systems I can install in wall cavities? I'm also trying to be mindful of soundproofing but am willing to make tradeoffs.

  • nasezero [comrade/them]
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    3 months ago

    If the kitchen has a gas stove then you should install a ventilation hood that vents to the outside, that's probably the biggest air quality win you could make. (Edit: Well, aside from switching to induction, if that's in your budget)

    I dunno about filters that can fit in wall cavities, but for general filtration: "The Best Air Purifier Is A $150 DIY Option". I suppose you can DIY something that saves some space by tucking into a wall cavity, but I don't know if it's worth sacrificing the insulation, unless you're also building ventilation to the outside using the same wall. I would poke around DIY/workshop youtube channels, a quick searched turned up this build that utilizes ceiling space. (At least with the walls down, you can more easily install ceiling outlets.

    I use an older AirGradient to track particulates and CO2, it's been great for knowing when the room I'm sitting in is spiking in CO2, so I can crack a window or something.