Improving indoor air quality with IoT powered building automation

Indoor safety and optimal air quality have become more crucial to staff, tenants, and other occupants. They have made it clear that they want to breathe in a clean and safe environment. COVID-19 has further signified concerns about maintaining optimal indoor air quality. 

According to research, carbon buildup within buildings can lead to a 25% loss in productivity as occupants grow groggy. Miscalibrated humidity levels can further speed up the spread of viral agents such as flu and COVID-19. How to address the air quality concerns in buildings? With IoT-based air quality monitoring systems! 

Leveraging IoT technology for optimal indoor air quality 

According to a WHO study, nine out of ten people in the world breathe in polluted air. It’s time to take responsive action to combat this serious matter. Along with focusing on maintaining outdoor air quality, the emphasis should also be laid on monitoring indoor air quality, especially with people returning to work in offices. 

Improper functioning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems also affects indoor air quality. If not monitored and maintained properly, it can lead to more dirt, germs, and pollutant build-up. It’s the point where IoT technology comes to use. 

From monitoring and analyzing air quality to proactive maintenance recommendations to future operational improvements, IoT-based air quality monitoring systems can do it all! In addition to this, it optimizes HVAC systems with air quality data that slow the spread of viruses and control the buildup of carbon dioxide, a problem associated with increased occupant absenteeism and lower employee productivity. Tackling air quality problems becomes way easy this way!

Benefits of addressing indoor air quality with IoT

The intelligent IoT technology comes with several benefits that help facility managers to ensure optimal air quality at all times! It provides useful data and insights into the health of indoor spaces from time to time. 

Building owners receive alerts to take remedial action when air quality fails to meet pre-set thresholds. They can conduct predictive maintenance tasks such as detecting underperforming equipment and changing air filters on HVAC systems to proactively address situations before they negatively impact air quality. What’s the result? Occupants get peace of mind to breathe easier.

The IoT air quality sensors in a building help facility managers to smartly track temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, as well as pollutants. Sustainability and ESG officers can communicate granular data with confidence and ensure optimal air quality. 

This end-to-end air quality solution can help to: 

• Meet ESG commitments: IoT-based air quality monitoring allows facility managers to fulfill environmental commitments by delivering dependable, timely, and accurate air quality data of buildings.

• Temperature and humidity monitoring: Maintaining optimal temperature and humidity levels play a good role in stabilizing indoor air quality. IoT-based humidity and temperature monitoring help to maintain a favorable environment in a building. It helps to maintain an appropriate level of oxygen in the facility and detects anomalies before they turn big.

• Improve productivity and wellness of occupants: The unseen pollution in the air can pose threats to occupants leading to potential longer-term effects. By understanding the air quality index through remote monitoring IoT solutions, facility managers can take the required action to improve productivity and occupants’ wellness. 

• Get independent, reliable data: IoT helps in generating new data points that are independent of existing HVAC or building management systems. It gives a greater understanding of what’s happening in facilities in terms of air quality.

The problem of air pollution, especially in an indoor environment can be tackled with the help of innovative and increasingly accessible IoT technologies. Not just indoor air quality, IoT-based sensors improve the quality of life for everyone! 

Zenatix’s IoT air quality monitoring solution for smart buildings

Monitoring indoor air quality becomes way easy with the Internet of Things (IoT). Investing in IoT solutions proves to be highly valuable for industries. 

Zenatix IoT-based air quality sensors and systems are ideal solutions for smart buildings that continuously monitor indoor air quality so that managers or owners of public spaces can make decisions to improve the health and well-being of occupants. 

If you want to optimize indoor air quality in your facility, get Zenatix IoT air quality monitoring and controlling solutions. Reach out to us today!