Project Background: Healthy Workspaces as a Global Trend
“Healthy offices” have become a key focus for multinational companies. As employees place greater emphasis on air quality and indoor comfort, more organizations are adopting professional monitoring systems and international certification frameworks to create safer and healthier work environments.
Rising Global Attention to Indoor Air Quality
Research consistently shows that high-quality indoor air can significantly improve employee concentration and productivity. Major global companies—such as Google, Microsoft, and Airbnb—equip their offices worldwide with air-quality monitoring systems to achieve both environmental well-being and efficiency gains.
Airbnb China’s Green Office Initiative
Located in Beijing’s Global Trade Center, Airbnb’s China office has implemented Tongdy MSD Air Quality Monitors as part of its green-office transformation plan. With continuous monitoring and transparent environmental data, the office successfully achieved RESET Building Certification.
Overview of the MSD Air Quality Monitor
The MSD Air Quality Monitor is a high-precision, multi-parameter indoor environmental monitoring device designed for commercial buildings and office environments. It enables real-time tracking of multiple key pollutants, helping organizations manage indoor air quality and support green-building certification processes.
MSD is certified by CE, RESET, RoHS, FCC, REACH, ICES, and other international standards. Its performance, reliability, and environmental safety are globally recognized. The device is widely used in shopping malls, showrooms, residential spaces, offices, and educational institutions, and is a popular choice in modern green buildings.
Key Parameters and Monitoring Capabilities
MSD monitors the following indoor air quality indicators:
PM2.5 / PM10: Fine particulate matter concentration
CO2: Indoor carbon dioxide levels and ventilation status
TVOC: Total volatile organic compounds
Temperature & Humidity: Comfort and ventilation indicators
Optional modules (choose one based on project needs):
CO (Carbon Monoxide): Detects incomplete combustion and ventilation issues
Formaldehyde (HCHO): Indicates renovation-related pollutants
Ozone (O3): Detects ozone released from printers or disinfection equipment
Smart Connectivity and Data Visualization
MSD supports wireless networking and automatic cloud data uploads. Users can monitor real-time data through mobile or desktop dashboards. The system also includes trend analysis, alert notifications, and automated reporting features, significantly improving environmental management efficiency.
Installation & Deployment: Airbnb Beijing Office
Airbnb installed MSD devices across its Beijing office, covering work areas, meeting rooms, and common spaces.
Optimized Device Placement
The project team conducted airflow simulations to determine ideal installation points, ensuring that the collected data accurately reflected real indoor conditions. Ventilation outlets and heat sources were avoided to reduce measurement deviation.
Device Calibration & RESET Integration
After installation, Tongdy engineers conducted a one-week commissioning process, aligning each device with the RESET data platform. Standardized calibration ensured long-term data accuracy, stability, and traceability.
RESET Certification: A Globally Recognized Standard
How Airbnb Achieved RESET Requirements
With continuous, real-time data from MSD monitors, Airbnb created a complete and compliant data ecosystem in line with RESET performance guidelines. Reliable air-quality data provided the necessary foundation for certification.
The Future of Smart Building Management
Data-Driven Healthy Buildings
Next-generation building management will rely on real-time data rather than manual inspections. Monitors such as the MSD can integrate with BAS or HVAC systems to automatically adjust fresh-air intake, enabling a “self-healing” building.
In Airbnb’s case:
When CO2 levels increased, the HVAC system automatically boosted the fresh-air supply.
When TVOC spikes were detected, purification systems were triggered.
This closed-loop automation enhances air quality while reducing energy consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is RESET Certification?
RESET is an international standard focused on continuous monitoring and real-time verification of indoor air quality.
Q2: Why did Airbnb choose the MSD monitor?
MSD offers high precision, long-term stability, and strong integration support. It is one of the recommended devices for the RESET certification.
Q3: How does RESET differ from WELL or LEED?
LEED → emphasizes energy performance & sustainable design
WELL → focuses on human health metrics
RESET → centers on data-driven, continuous IAQ verification
Q4: Can RESET certification strengthen corporate branding?
Yes. RESET demonstrates a company’s commitment to health, safety, and sustainability—positively influencing brand reputation and talent attraction.
Conclusion: Technology Empowering the Future of Healthy Workspaces
By installing six MSD Air Quality Monitors, Airbnb’s Beijing office has successfully transitioned from manual air-quality checks to continuous, data-driven environmental management. RESET certification represents not only a standard but a philosophy—ensuring workplaces “breathe smarter and healthier.”
This project highlights the powerful synergy between technology and sustainability:
MSD provides accurate, reliable, real-time monitoring
RESET delivers a scientific and internationally recognized health standard
Airbnb demonstrates leadership in employee well-being and corporate responsibility
As smart buildings and green-office concepts continue to grow, real-time air-quality monitoring and RESET certification will become essential features of modern workplaces. Every breath becomes a safer, more transparent experience under intelligent environmental management.
Further Reading: Visit RESET's official website for its international standards and application process.
Post time: Nov-19-2025