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Indoor air quality
The air we breathe is the basis of a healthy life.
Being at home or in the office does not protect us from polluted air. The pandemic reminded us to take proper care of air quality in schools, in offices, and at home. And with good reason: the air we breathe impacts how we learn, work, and relax. Given that we spend around 80 or 90 percent of our time in enclosed spaces, measuring and controlling indoor air quality (IAQ) should not be considered a side issue.
According to calculations by the "Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)" and Greenpeace, air pollution is causing 4.5 million premature deaths worldwide each year. Various sources affect indoor air quality, including construction materials, stored chemicals, condensation, dust and paints. This cocktail of polluted air affects our well-being, our daily activities, and our physical and mental health, resulting in less personal freedom.
Breathing clean air is essential; in fact, it should be a fundamental human right. Innovators like Sensirion have developed intelligent technological solutions that can be used in air purifying or air ventilation systems. Let’s unleash the full potential of clean air – for a happy and healthy life!
Indoor air can contain a cocktail of toxins floating around. There are increasing reports of health problems associated with being indoors – known as "Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)". After leaving the affected building, the symptoms such as eye irritations, headache or fatigue subside.
Given that people spend around 80 to 90 percent of their time in enclosed spaces, measuring and controlling indoor air quality is the key to improving well-being and health.
Not only at home: Where clean air is essential
Measuring air quality: Our sensor solutions
Each one specializes in something different and is ingenious in its own way: Our environmental sensors detect all kinds of pollution indicators to provide a complete picture of the indoor air quality situation.
- Multiple variants with different accuracies available
- Broad voltage range: 1.08 to 3.6 V
- Ultra-low power consumption
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Basic measures
- Ventilate regularly or use smart ventilation systems
- Use an air purifier or air conditioner to filter pollutants (and change the filter regularly)
- Install smart home devices to monitor indoor air quality
Additional measures
- Dust and vacuum regularly
- Buy green products that do not emit VOCs
- Use the fume hood in the kitchen and make sure that it is working appropriately
- Use bathroom exhaust fan
- Do not smoke indoors