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Above: Tom Wodcke, product manager, Vent-Axia


Right: A 3D view of the Vent-Axia Pure Air Room air purifier with filter


Below: The top section of Pure Air Room air purifier


Well-being in buildings


make infrastructure more resilient to infection both now and going forward. Commissioned by the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Patrick Vallance, the initial report highlights the importance of achieving good IAQ as well as reducing transmission of COVID and other infectious diseases, meaning many of the suggested changes have relevance well beyond COVID-19, including air cleaning. To help improve IAQ there are three main actions: Reduce the number of pollutants introduced into the air; Dilute the pollutants in the air by ensuring there is adequate ventilation introducing fresh clean air inside; Purify by adding an air purifier to remove the remaining pollutants from the air. The need for air purification is especially


warranted in schools because of the extensive disruption to education caused by lockdowns. Many schools are now using CO2 monitors, and the Government is running air purifier trials to help improve IAQ and reduce COVID transmission. A Coventry University study found that 40 per


cent of primary school classrooms in the research failed to provide an adequate ventilation rate to combat the spread of COVID-19. The study showed that the primary schools


were often inadequately ventilated because teachers didn’t want to open windows or doors regularly enough which was linked to the different


A University of Leeds led study is investigating the effectiveness of air purifiers with a HEPA filter; and exposing the air to an ultraviolet germicidal light through an enclosed unit. The scientists involved are confident these technologies will reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread


temperature thresholds for adults and children – with adults essentially feeling colder than children. Furthermore, a University of Leeds led study is


investigating the effectiveness of air cleaners in schools to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and is trialling two different approaches to disinfecting the air in 30 primary schools in Bradford. The study is investigating the effectiveness of air purifiers with a HEPA filter; and exposing the air to


an ultraviolet germicidal light through an enclosed unit. The scientists involved in the study are confident that these technologies will reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. Recognising the important part air purification


plays in improving indoor air quality Vent-Axia recently launched the Vent-Axia PureAir Room which cleanses the air, removes harmful particles, neutralises bad smells and removes pollen and other allergens. Designed with an advanced 6-stage filtration system, the air purifier filters out mould, dust, viruses, PM2.5, VOCs, pet allergens and odours with its High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter removing 99.9 per cent of particles. Working automatically, the air purifier senses the air quality and delivers increased filtration when it is needed to protect health. Lightweight and portable, it can easily be moved to where it’s needed and only uses as much energy as a light bulb.


With COVID still causing disruption to our lives and set to stay with us in the future, creating healthy and safe indoor environments is essential. Not only will this allow businesses, hotels, schools and other spaces to operate as usual, it will protect the health of all those using these spaces. And with the wider health benefits of air purification including reducing allergens, pollutants and other viruses in the air it’s clear that this practical, simple solution can be the solution buildings need to return to normal.


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