Air quality, built for performance

Did you know? Even a brief exposure to poor indoor air quality can significantly impair performance. In fact, professional umpires made up to 11.5% more incorrect calls with only a small rise in carbon monoxide levels.¹ Now, imagine the scale of air quality’s impact in a packed arena with tens of thousands of fans.

From the roar of the crowd to the buzz of halftime, one invisible MVP keeps the entire experience safe and comfortable, while also supporting peak focus, precision and performance where it matters most: indoor air quality (IAQ).

Arenas today aren’t just built for spectacle; they’re engineered for health and performance. In a post-pandemic world, indoor air quality is more than a comfort issue. It’s a priority. And at Johnson Controls, it’s a science.

Indoor air quality in high-occupancy venues
Large indoor venues face a unique set of challenges. Managing airflow across vast open spaces, filtering out contaminants, and balancing temperature in real time. With tens of thousands of people moving, cheering, eating, and breathing, air quality management becomes a 24/7 mission.

Poor IAQ doesn’t just impact comfort. It can affect performance, fan satisfaction, and even health. That’s why many of the world’s top arenas are turning to cutting-edge HVAC technologies to deliver fresh, clean air at scale.

At Fiserv Forum for example, Johnson Controls installed new IAQ devices that will bring additional data points for the purposes of tracking and alerting on IAQ conditions in several different locations in the arena - bowl, fans and athlete level, athlete common areas, vendor service, and more. These investments in IAQ among other facility improvements have allowed Fiserv Forum to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

Winning with smarter solutions
Making sure tens of thousands of spectators can breathe easily inside a packed arena isn’t easy, but with the right solutions in place it can feel seamless. That’s where Johnson Controls comes in. We can help your venue track things like CO2 levels, humidity, and airborne particles. If the crowd swells or the outside air shifts, IAQ devices and building technologies continuously monitor conditions, delivering real-time data that empowers the facilities team to respond instantly. Fresh air is brought in, thoroughly filtered, and adjusted as needed to keep the entire space balanced and comfortable.

And it’s not just about reacting, it’s about anticipating. With built-in intelligence, these solutions can learn from patterns, adjust, and even flag issues before they happen. That means better air, fewer disruptions, and a smoother experience for everyone inside.

From arenas to every building
Johnson Controls HVAC and IAQ offerings scale to different facility types, combining energy efficiency with occupant well-being. Whether you’re managing a sports arena, higher education campus or an office building, healthy air starts with us. Explore how Johnson Controls can elevate the air quality in your building.

¹Archsmith, et al., 2018. Air Quality and Error Quantity: Pollution and Performance in a High-Skilled, Quality-Focused Occupation