Fellowes, a leading provider of commercial air quality management (AQM) systems, has announced a strategic partnership with HVAKR, a cloud-based HVAC design platform, to advance Performance-Based Ventilation in building system design. The companies are collaborating on an innovative cloud-based approach to applying the Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP) outlined in ASHRAE Standard 62.1, transforming what has historically been a complex and unreliable manual process into a practical, repeatable application framework for engineers.

Although IAQP has been part of ASHRAE 62.1 for more than four decades, it remains underutilized because engineers have lacked the tools that make calculations easy and defensible. This collaboration aims to remove those barriers, enabling professionals to confidently apply IAQP as an alternative to the traditional Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP).

By tying IAQP calculations to proven air quality solutions, Fellowes and HVAKR will allow engineers to model, document and deliver meaningful energy and cost savings through reduced dependency on outdoor air, while maintaining optimal indoor air quality. The resulting tool will also enable right-sized HVAC systems, lowering upfront equipment costs and long-term energy use.

“As energy prices climb and environmental factors intensify, reliance on a ventilation-heavy approach is both costly and compromises indoor air quality,” said Jason Jones, director of air quality management at Fellowes. “IAQP offers a timely, practical way to address both challenges simultaneously. Through our strategic partnership with HVAKR, we strive to provide a complete platform that empowers teams to deliver cleaner indoor air and measurable energy and cost savings without added complexity compared to standard VRP designs.”

“We love the craft of building exceptional engineering software that has real-world impact,” said Andrew Krippner, CEO and co-founder of HVAKR. “Partnering with Fellowes allows us to combine our expertise with best-in-class air quality solutions. Together, we’re creating a platform that will help shape the future of building design and the way we think about energy use.”

Representatives from Fellowes and HVAKR will be available at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4. Attendees are invited to visit Fellowes booth SU1843 and HVAKR booth SL2013 to learn more about the Array line of air quality management systems and speak with representatives from both organizations about the role of IAQP in modern HVAC design.