What you don’t know can hurt you!
Learn how a leading university was able to avoid a literary disaster and save money.
Studies show that improperly calibrated indoor temperature and humidity enables the spread of bacterium and viral infections. HVAC systems optimized with air quality data can slow that spread and control the buildup of CO2 a problem associated with increased absenteeism, liability claims and lower productivity.
The challenge
A leading US university wanted to measure the air quality across its indoor spaces to help improve the wellbeing of staff, students and visitors. What they didn’t know was that their air conditioning settings meant that overnight humidity levels in their library risked damaging their extensive collection of rare books and priceless artefacts.
The solution
EverSmart Air measures CO2 levels, humidity, temperature and other variables, continuously. Using this data, facilities teams adjusted the HVAC settings and other building systems to ensure optimal operation. Additionally, the data helps to reassure occupants of the buildings indoor air quality.
The outcome
Armed with this data, the university facilities team were able to take corrective action that prevented a potentially irreplaceable loss. Recalibrating humidity levels also serves as a prevention measure against viral agents like the flu and COVID-19, according to CDC guidelines.
About Microshare
Microshare® provides turnkey Smart Facilities data solutions at scale that bring safety, wellness, cost savings and sustainability to our clients’ vital assets. Our Sensing-as-a-Service model and global reseller network helped our clients get back to business quickly, safely and cost efficiently in 2020, all while shedding new light on the true performance and utility of their real estate holdings to prepare them for success in the post-pandemic future. Microshare is a leader in LoRaWAN applications and a proud member of the LoRa Alliance®.