Installing advanced filtration systems in new office and apartment buildings isn’t just a matter of health and safety – it’s a strategic investment that can boost sustainability and reduce costs in the long-term.
Clean air is essential in all buildings to protect against airborne contaminants, and in the wake of COVID-19, this is more well-known than ever before.
Indoor air often contains a variety of synthetic and naturally occurring substances that can have negative health effects.
Clean air has been found to have a range of benefits, from improved health to increased productivity. It is particularly important in environments where there are high concentrations of people in condensed spaces, such as office and apartment buildings.
Prioritising high quality filtration systems at the beginning of a construction project can mitigate future costs and promote sustainable practices.
Life cycle costs
Investing in filtration technologies is integral for ensuring a healthy indoor environment, but there are other factors to consider beyond the initial cost, which is where a life cycle cost (LCC) analysis comes in.
LCC considers all the associated costs across an item’s entire lifespan, from the initial purchase and installation to maintenance and replacement costs. When it comes to air filtration systems, it’s important that LCC also includes the costs of downtime, energy consumption and environmental impact.
For new office and apartment buildings, the holistic approach of an LCC analysis can ensure the continuous supply of clean air that boosts wellbeing and productivity, while reducing costs in the long run.
A higher upfront investment is typically rewarded by reduced ongoing operational costs such as maintenance and repair. Additionally, upfront investments often lend themselves to the incorporation of advanced technologies and efficient designs, resulting in better performance and further cost savings.
Energy efficiency
Efficient air filtration systems not only contribute to high quality indoor air, but also play a role in reducing energy consumption when the appropriate filtration system is chosen.
Environment such as office and apartment buildings do not require the same purification as hospitals, and thus, capturing larger particles is more than enough to have positive impacts on health and wellbeing. In such settings, bag filters are often used in conjunction with HVAC systems to remove dust, debris and contaminants from the air – keeping the people inside healthy while reducing energy consumption.
A quality solution
Camfil provides commercial and industrial air filtration and air pollution systems targeted at improving equipment productivity, minimising energy use and benefitting the environment and human health.
Camfil systems feature a singular filter with greater capacity and capability than traditional air filters that require two filters to capture all particles. Camfil’s innovative single filter design reduces the replacements required, resulting in less wastage and supporting sustainability.
As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, Camfil also customers a detailed LCC report, which includes cost analysis and potential energy savings, as well as filter replacement and waste optimal filter replacement intervals, all considered at different application and environmental conditions.
To learn more, visit www.camfil.com/en-au
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