Health benefits of fresh air ventilation

We all know how good it is to breathe fresh air – it’s invigorating and makes you feel more alert. Bringing clean, fresh air into a building can transform the working environment – in fact the air inside ventilated buildings can be fresher and cleaner than the air outside!

We know about the effects that pollution can have on our health, particularly those of us that live in built up areas or close to major road systems. And poor internal air quality is not only bad for productivity, it can also be bad for health and can be attributed to a variety of ailments such as asthma, eczema, colds and the flu.

The good news is that there are cost efficient fresh air ventilation solutions that will improve the quality of indoor and make for a much healthier working environment.

The benefits of fresh air ventilation

Ventilation systems can be installed to work alongside your current heating or cooling system.  They offer many benefits to either domestic or commercial buildings including:

  • Clean, fresh air
  • Reduce energy bills
  • Proven health benefits
  • Improved productivity
  • Fewer employee sick days
  • A better experience for visitors
  • Good green business practice

Renewable energy ventilation

Commercial buildings can be ventilated with fresh air through mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) or air handling units (AHU’s) that can be installed independently or as part of an air conditioning system.

Fresh air ventilation systems are designed to extract stale and moist air from inside the building and bring in fresh air from the outside which is then tempered as required.

The type of ventilation system required for a building will depend on its size and use. Some zones of a building may only be used on occasions whereas classrooms, theatres, healthcare facilities will be used frequently by many people.

Who should install fresh air ventilation?

Fresh air ventilation systems must be installed in larger, commercial buildings that are airtight – this is highly regulated. However smaller facilities can significantly benefit, particularly those where groups of people sit or gather regularly. These would include:

  • Bars and restaurants
  • Health centres or surgeries
  • Schools and universities
  • Health or sports clubs
  • Libraries or public sector buildings
  • Offices or meeting rooms
  • Hotels, hostels, student accommodation
  • Local shops and coffee houses.

The health benefits of fresh air ventilation in commercial buildings is widely documented. Part F of Building regulations state the need for good air quality in commercial buildings which in some cases is mandatory.

Loop Air Conditioning design and install ventilation systems for all types of commercial buildings. Our skilled engineers undertake comprehensive surveys of buildings and needs, and provide free quotations.

 

Share this page

This entry was posted in Blog