Ensuring a healthy indoor environment is crucial for both health and well-being, especially in today’s modern workspaces. Sankt Kors continuously works to create optimal work environments and has recently conducted a test installation of the AKKR8 gateway and HibouAir air quality sensors at the Mjärdevi Center, which has provided unexpectedly valuable insights.
Smart sensors uncover hidden risks
Our sensors revealed that the indoor air quality index (IAQ) increased at the same time every day. This prompted us to investigate further and contact the customer. Although the particle levels and CO2 concentrations in the premises were within normal ranges, a significant increase in TVOC was detected, which can indicate the presence of chemical compounds in the air.
After the customer, in collaboration with their cleaning company, thoroughly examined the situation, it was discovered that stronger cleaning agents, previously used during the pandemic, had inadvertently been applied on a few occasions. Thanks to the insights we provided, the cleaning company acted promptly and reverted to using products better suited to the current post-pandemic work environment.
Improved air quality for staff and sustainability for the future
This adjustment not only improved the air quality for everyone in the building but also enhanced the working environment for the cleaning staff. In addition, procedures were updated to ensure that similar situations can be prevented in other environments.
The result is a safer and more sustainable workplace, where the AKKR8 gateway and HibouAir air quality sensors not only enhance the indoor climate but also contribute to quality assurance processes and ensure a long-term healthy and sustainable work environment.
We are pleased to have contributed to these improvements at Sankt Kors and look forward to continuing our collaboration to further improve indoor environments.