Veterans of Foreign Wars posts are more than just buildings — they’re living community centers where service members gather to share stories, support one another, and keep the bonds of service alive. They deserve to be places of comfort and dignity. Yet for the thousands of VFW posts across the country that allow indoor smoking, poor air quality remains a

May is here, and along with warmer days and blooming flowers, it brings something easy to overlook: National Clean Air Month. It’s a reminder that the air we breathe every day has a direct impact on our health, comfort, and productivity. And while most people think about outdoor air quality, the truth is we spend up to 90% of our

Designing spaces where indoor smoking is permitted—like American Legions, VFWs, and bowling alleys—comes with a unique set of air quality challenges. Too often, contractors rely on standard HVAC approaches that simply aren’t built to handle smoke-heavy environments. The result? Lingering odors, visible haze, and uncomfortable spaces for patrons and staff. One of the most common mistakes is undersizing the air