EQi360

Measuring the Human Impact of the Built Environment

ISBN: 979-8-3507-5995-2
By: Edwards, Ray

ABOUT THE BOOK

EQi360 introduces a new operating framework for understanding, measuring, and optimizing the health, safety, and performance of indoor environments. Rather than treating air quality, comfort, security, and biological risk as isolated concerns, this book presents Environmental Quality Intelligence (EQi) as an integrated, continuous system that directly influences human behavior, wellbeing, and organizational outcomes. Drawing on post-pandemic lessons, real-world case examples, and emerging sensor-driven technologies, EQi360 reframes buildings as active participants in human experience—not passive containers. Readers are guided through the four foundational pillars of EQi: air quality risk, environmental biorisk, physical security risk, and climate & comfort risk. Each pillar is explored through practical operational lenses relevant to commercial real estate owners, hospitality leaders, healthcare operators, and public-sector decision-makers. The book introduces measurable concepts such as experiential quality, predictive visibility, and continuous optimization readiness, offering a pathway from static compliance toward living, data-driven environments. EQi360 is both a strategic blueprint and an applied guide for organizations seeking healthier spaces, improved occupant trust, and long-term resilience through intelligent environmental design and monitoring.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ray Edwards

Ray E. is a technology founder, systems architect, and environmental intelligence strategist focused on improving how people experience and perform within built environments. His work sits at the intersection of indoor environmental quality, sensor-based intelligence, and human-centric design across commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and public infrastructure. With a background in applied technology, risk systems, and operational optimization, Ray approaches buildings not as static assets but as dynamic ecosystems that influence health, behavior, and decision-making. He is the creator of the EQi360 framework, which emphasizes continuous measurement, predictive insight, and whole-environment performance rather than single-metric compliance. Ray writes for operators, executives, and policymakers seeking clarity beyond traditional standards and checklists. His work advocates for environments that actively support human wellbeing, safety, and trust—using intelligence, not guesswork, to guide the future of indoor spaces. EQi360 is his foundational work defining this emerging discipline.