WHY SWEGON? REFERENCES GUIDES PRODUCTS SUPPORT BLOG ABOUT US AIR ACADEMY CAREER PRODUCT SEARCH DOCUMENT SEARCH GLOBAL CONTACT Guides Application guides Residential ventilation Residential ventilation Newbuild or upgrade installation? Need flexibility? Demanding energy requirements? Each project is unique and a great many factors determine the ideal ventilation system. However, the choice of residential ventilation system will essentially be based on three factors: comfort requirements, energy requirements and initial cost. This guide gives you the answers to all you need to know about ventilation in apartment buildings. DETACHED HOUSE OR TERRACED HOUSING? THEN GET THE DETAILS HERE! Energy, comfort and initial cost Each project, regardless of whether it entails a newbuild or upgrade installation, has a specific requirements picture, and the aim is to find the system solution to match that given project. The object is obviously a system that is ideal in terms of energy efficiency, comfort and running costs, but in practice, some priorities will have to be made. What are the main criteria for your project? APARTMENT BUILDING UPGRADES? HERE ARE SOME TIPS AND ADVICE Indoor climate and health Research reveals a clear link between indoor climate quality and human health. A large number of homes are failing to meet national air change requirements. In eight out of ten apartments in tower blocks, the air change rate is too low, and 40 per cent of all children are affected by asthma or allergies. Good ventilation halves this risk to child health. Poor indoor climate is typically caused by hazardous substances emitted by construction materials (e.g. radon), and by moulds and air pollutants. High humidity in buildings and in indoor air can also be a factor. This means that the air in residential properties needs to be replaced continually. MORE ABOUT RADON IN HOMES Energy consumption and the environment Assessing residential ventilation systems and their control is the first step towards reducing energy bills and running costs. A reduction in the energy requirement for achieving the desired indoor climate also means that your carbon footprint will be reduced. A great place to start is by recovering the heat from the spent ventilation air. One way of achieving this without compromising on either indoor climate or air quality, is to demand-control the climate in each apartment. The result is a comfortable indoor climate with minimum energy consumption and maximum energy recovery, which also meets all the requirements for supply and extract air flows. Tip: Read all about and compare different ventilation solutions further down Maintenance and Life-Cycle Cost With full control over the entire ventilation system, ongoing maintenance will also be easier. With integrated functionality for monitoring and logging, the need is reduced for building management systems, which provides simplicity and reliability while lowering the investment cost. With solutions for remote access, you gain complete control over your system, wherever you happen to be. All these facilities save considerable time and energy in the long term, making them a key factor to consider in choosing a system. THE VALUE OF SMART AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT INVESTMENTS Which solution is right for my project? The best starting point is to address the requirements for the property and their order of priority. Bearing these in mind makes it easier to pick the right type of system from the outset. Below, we review different types of ventilation systems for apartment buildings, covering the advantages and disadvantages, and provide a profile to indicate the best match for the given requirements. Regardless of the priorities, there will be an ideal solution for every project! Centralised solution - demand-controlled air flow Highest level of comfort for occupants and a healthy indoor climate for the building. The system is also very energy-efficient to run, as the ventilation is individually adjusted for each apartment. Centralised solution - constant air flow An energy-efficient system offering a better indoor climate than a system based only on extract air. The pre-heated supply air reduces the risk of draughts and of supply air and extract air diffusers clogging up. Decentralised solution - demand-controlled air flow With demand-control, the ventilation system can achieve a high level of energy efficiency, while the system provides superior comfort for the occupants and a healthy indoor climate for the building. Decentralised solution - constant air flow Gives each occupant extensive freedom to individualise their indoor climate by adjusting the unit’s ventilation flow to their personal comfort needs. Semi-centralised solution - constant air flow If the layout of the building limits your options for a centrally sited unit, e.g. in terraced housing, then you may need multiple medium-sized units so that each unit ventilates a small number of housing units. We are here to help! Do you want more information? Fill in the form below and we'll get back to you. Get to know us Why Swegon? References Guides Products & services Support More Swegon About us News For suppliers Press The Swegon Blog Subscribe to The Swegon Blog Swegon Group AB, JA Wettergrens gata 7, SE-421 30 Västra Frölunda, Tel +46 (0)31-89 58 00, info@swegon.com Privacy statement Cookies Processing personal data