A good indoor climate is crucial for employee well-being, productivity and health. Poor air quality can lead to fatigue, reduced concentration and increased sick leave, while a well-ventilated workplace creates a healthier and more comfortable environment.
Ventilation plays a central role in maintaining optimal air quality by removing pollutants, regulating humidity and ensuring a constant supply of fresh air. Without effective ventilation, CO₂ levels can rise, affecting both comfort and performance.
This guide provides insight into the relationship between indoor climate and ventilation, and how Unic Air solutions can help your company create a healthy work environment. Whether you want to optimize your current ventilation system or invest in a new solution, you will find the information you need here.
Workplace efficiency is closely linked to indoor climate quality. A poorly functioning ventilation system can reduce employee performance by up to 10 percent, while an effective system can improve productivity by 10 to 15 percent. This creates a 20 to 25 percent difference between poor and optimal indoor climate – a difference that can be felt in both employee well-being and company results. Investing in a healthy and well-regulated indoor climate not only improves employee comfort, engagement and satisfaction but also boosts the bottom line through increased productivity and fewer sick days.
Benefits of proper ventilation:
A well-functioning ventilation system is key to achieving an optimal indoor climate. Efficient air circulation provides:
Better well-being and work environment: Fresh air reduces fatigue and headaches.
Increased productivity: Employees can focus better and perform at a higher level.
Higher energy efficiency: Modern ventilation solutions ensure optimal temperature and humidity control with low energy consumption.
Read more about requirments for ventilation here.
The choice of ventilation system depends on building size, use and energy efficiency requirements. In modern office and industrial buildings, where tight construction limits airflow, natural ventilation is rarely sufficient. Hybrid ventilation may work in some cases, but requires optimal weather conditions to be effective.
Mechanical ventilation is the most effective and reliable solution for workplaces requiring continuous air exchange and high air quality. The system efficiently removes CO₂, humidity and pollutants, reducing the risk of headaches, fatigue and concentration issues. Poor air quality is often an overlooked factor affecting productivity, and a well-functioning system can be critical for employee well-being and performance.
Mechanical systems can also be tailored to specific needs. Advanced sensor-based solutions can monitor CO₂ levels and adjust airflow automatically, ensuring ventilation always matches actual demand. This improves air quality and avoids wasting energy ventilating empty spaces.
A key feature in modern systems is heat recovery, which reuses heat from exhaust air and transfers it to incoming fresh air. This significantly reduces energy consumption, as less energy is required to heat or cool the supply air. In large commercial buildings, heat recovery can deliver substantial savings while supporting energy-efficient operations.
By combining mechanical ventilation with advanced energy-efficient features such as heat recovery and intelligent control, companies can create healthier work environments, reduce energy use and achieve more sustainable building operations.
To ensure a healthy and energy-efficient indoor climate, choosing the right ventilation system is essential. At Unic Air, we develop air handling units that improve air quality, reduce operating costs and support environmentally friendly building management.
Our units are designed to provide efficient air exchange, remove CO₂, regulate humidity and minimize energy waste. By using advanced solutions such as CO₂ refrigerants and heat recovery, we offer a combination of comfort and environmental responsibility that benefits both employees and company finances. See out air handling units here
We understand that different industries have different needs. Therefore, we offer tailored ventilation solutions for specific environments:
Office buildings
Our BLUE CO₂ air handling unit ensures efficient air exchange, reduces CO₂ levels and optimizes temperature and humidity control. With energy-efficient operation and integrated heat recovery, it creates a healthy work environment with lower operating costs.
Supermarkets
Our solutions with integrated cooling and dual recirculation allow demand-driven ventilation and optimize heating, cooling and fan operation. The system switches between fresh and recirculated air depending on air quality, ensuring a stable indoor climate that benefits both staff and customers.
Automatic switching between recirculated and fresh air delivers significant operational savings by reducing the energy needed to heat or cool supply air.
With Unic Air ventilation solutions, your company can achieve a healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient indoor climate for any industry.
Retail stores and shopping centers
Our air handling systems with dual recirculation, rotor exchangers and built-in cooling maintain stable temperatures and energy-efficient operation. The system recirculates indoor air during periods of low occupancy and switches automatically to fresh air when CO₂ or humidity levels require it.
This intelligent control ensures major operational savings through reduced heating and cooling costs without compromising air quality.
Fast food restaurants
Our air handling units with glass tube exchangers and patented cleaning systems recover heat from greasy exhaust air without risk of clogging. This provides an energy-efficient, reliable solution with minimal maintenance, improved working conditions and a pleasant customer experience.
Replacing older air handling units is one of the most effective ways to reduce energy consumption and improve indoor climate. Older systems often use excessive energy and fail to deliver the same air quality as modern, efficient solutions. Investing in high-efficiency units lowers kWh consumption, reduces operating costs and creates a healthier work environment.
Energy-efficient systems with heat recovery and demand-controlled ventilation ensure optimal air circulation and make better use of energy than older models. This means lower energy consumption, reduced CO₂ emissions and a more environmentally friendly solution. A good indoor climate is also critical for employee well-being and productivity. Improved air quality reduces fatigue and headaches, leading to higher productivity and fewer sick days. Energy efficiency saves money, while a better indoor climate delivers economic benefits through increased productivity. Investing in modern ventilation solutions is therefore a long-term cost saving.
Yes, building regulations and the Danish Working Environment Authority set requirements for ventilation to ensure a healthy indoor climate. These requirements include air exchange rates, CO₂ levels and humidity. Read more about ventilation requirements here.
Poor air quality can cause fatigue and reduced concentration, which may lower productivity by up to 10 percent. A good ventilation system, on the other hand, can improve performance by 10 to 15 percent.
It depends on the building and its use. Mechanical ventilation provides the best air quality for offices, retail stores and restaurants.
Ventilation systems with heat recovery reduce energy consumption by adjusting airflow according to demand and reusing heat from exhaust air.