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Optimizing air quality at the care center
Van Tilburg Energy Design provides environmentally conscious and energy-efficient solutions for various applications. This includes De Zorggroep Magnoliahof in Venlo. The care center consists of 80 care studios where residents can enjoy light, space, a pleasant living climate, atmosphere, and experience. Given the aim of a pleasant living climate, proper ventilation and optimizing air quality are high on the agenda. How does De Zorggroep, together with Van Tilburg Energy Design, provide its residents with optimal protection against (ultra)fine dust?
Air quality challenge
William Wulms, advisor at Van Tilburg, is looking for answers to these questions with the partner Interfilter. In collaboration with Interfilter HVAC, research has been conducted on the air quality within De Zorggroep Magnoliahof and a possible optimization of air quality. This research has shown an increased concentration of fine dust particles PM0.3, PM1.0, and PM2.5 in the outdoor air. It is extremely important to use a filter that meets the WHO requirements for fine dust filtration in order to create a healthy environment for all residents.
A pleasant living climate
A clear difference is visible between the currently used filters (ePM2,5-70%) and the recommended filters (ePM1-70%) at Magnoliahof. This difference is visible in the fine dust concentrations measured behind the filters and in the space where staff and residents are present. The fine dust concentrations behind both filters meet the WHO and Eurovent 4/23 guidelines in terms of value. However, the standard recommends using at least ePM1-70% filters for the location of Magnoliahof in Venlo (ODA 2/SUP 2). Following advice from Interfilter and in consultation with Van Tilburg, the filter G85 ePM1-70% has been installed in the air handling systems of De Zorggroep Magnoliahof. "This way, we ensure that all residents of the care center Magnoliahof can enjoy a pleasant living climate," said the care center.
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