Air quality in indoor spaces

Currently, indoor air quality is very important. In fact, the quality of life is closely linked to the levels of environmental comfort in the interior spaces we inhabit.

Various studies carried out to improve the environment have shown the relevance of indoor air quality. Of course, the benefits are seen both in people’s health and in their productivity.

Various studies carried out to improve the environment show the relevance that indoor air quality has on people’s health and productivity.

Most people spend almost 90% of their time indoors. Lately, the air quality can be affected by the entry of outside air.

Air quality in indoor spaces, por example, in an office can have a significant impact on employees’ cognitive function. As well as response times and ability to concentrate, and can also affect their productivity.

That around 800,000 people die every year worldwide due to poor indoor air quality in their workplaces should be enough to alert those responsible for these spaces to improve this situation.

However, the topic was not debated as outdoor air pollution. For all these reasons, it is important to take the necessary measures to guarantee that the air quality in your offices and other work spaces is ok.

Can we improve it with an adequate choice of floor?

The air conditioning system by air diffusion from the floor (UFAD) allows us to achieve, manage and maintain interior thermal comfort. Which makes this system a key element to take into account in the design of sustainable spaces.

The integrated Gamaflor Eco Thermal air conditioning system (GETS) makes good indoor air quality, turning the project into an energy efficient building.

How does it work?

Instead of introducing the air through the traditional air conditioning diffusion system, GETS makes use of the space in the structure on which the tiles rest (plenum) using it as an air distribution chamber.

The plenum allows to promote the flow of air from the raised access floor to the desired area. It basically works through grids or diffusers integrated into the tiles and distributed in the different areas of the building.

This multifunctional set allows high-quality thermal comfort to be achieved in spaces without generating high energy or installation costs.

The main benefit of using this floor air diffusion system is the intelligent distribution of fresh air. Moreover, only in those areas where it is necessary to create a temperature zone.

Main advantages:

• Reduction of electricity consumption between 35% and 50% in the energy bill.
• Reduction of the cost of operation and increase of the useful life of the system.
• Higher energy efficiency than conventional air conditioning systems.
• More than 80% reduction in ductwork required during installation compared to conventional systems.
• In the case of offices, use of the raised Access floor as a drive plenum, since it is used for telephone networks, electricity, office automation…
• Significant improvements in air quality and ventilation.
• Increased productivity, improved health and user comfort.
• Availability of air conditioning at any point in the space.
• Ease and autonomy of the users in the selection of the power and directionality of the air flow.
• Flexibility and easy reconfiguration of the space with a simple exchange of pieces meeting the particular needs of each area.

Do you want to integrate the Gamaflor Eco Thermal air diffusion system into your project and thus improve the habitability of the building you are designing?

Get in touch with us and we will help you integrate this raised Access floor by creating controlled temperature areas. Where you can reach levels of comfort. Let’s talk?