A good ventilation system is essential for maintaining air quality, which greatly reduces the spread of viruses via aerosols. Start by measuring CO2 to determine the effectiveness of ventilation systems!

This goes beyond Covid — ventilation also helps improve the quality of education. Installing an improved ventilation system is an expensive undertaking that not every school can afford. But is it actually necessary? We believe there is a much smarter and more cost-effective way: start by continuously measuring CO2 values in the various spaces. This allows you to take targeted action where it matters most.

Continuous Measurement is Key

How do you continuously measure the effectiveness of your current ventilation system? The CO2 level is the most important indicator. And it varies continuously, depending on many factors such as air flows, the number of people, the time of year, and the type of building. So you need to measure permanently to keep air quality in order overall. This requires a system that does this in real time. A system that displays a green or red light when something is acceptable is no longer adequate. We need real-time information that is presented clearly and concisely in order to address this problem effectively. It is essential that measurements are accessible via a central platform at all times.

Install CO2 Meters at Low Cost and Save on Heating Costs

This is easy to solve by placing good CO2 meters in every room. The advantage is that this not only demonstrates that conditions are good, but it can also reduce heating costs. After all, once the CO2 level is good, the window can be closed again and the heating turned down. Juniper, together with our technology partner Cobra Climate, has already developed a solution that can be deployed immediately and at relatively low cost.