The difference in temperature and humidity between the air outside and the air indoors affects the pressure (and therefore flow) of air within a building. So, as the seasons change, so do airflow control requirements.
The weather also impacts the behaviour of those who work in and visit buildings; (e.g. windows are more likely to be opened in summer and heating manually cranked up in winter) and some businesses undertake different activities according to the seasons – which also affects air flow and quality.
There might be heavier footfall at specific times of year too, generating a greater volume of human-based pollutants during those periods.
Consequently, a strategy that works with – not against – the seasons can offer significant benefits.
Benefits of a seasonal airflow strategy
1. Optimise energy efficiency
Our Variable Air Volume (VAV) airflow control systems respond precisely to seasonal weather patterns, ensuring energy use is targeted according to need. As autumn gets underway, they detect the drop in both temperature and humidity ensuring, for example, that energy isn’t wasted on unnecessary ventilation.
In delivering airflow precisely according to the needs of a building, regardless of the time of year, week, or even day, we help organisations reduce energy costs by up to 85%.
2. Improve health and wellbeing
The quality of the air that workers and visitors breathe while they are in building can have a significant impact on their health and wellbeing and this changes according to the seasons. Carbon dioxide, VOCs, bacteria and other potentially harmful pollutants get trapped inside buildings during winter so it is important to increase air replacement rates, while in spring and summer, HEPA filtration can be used to remove allergens and other irritants from the air.
3. Promote productivity
Happy, comfortable workers are more productive. A seasonal airflow control strategy can contribute to this by supplying fresh, cool air in summer and preventing the development of damp and mould in cooler months.
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