The systems are supported by Monodraught iNVent2 Controls which allow the building to monitor CO2 levels and also open and close the ventilation units as required.  Air quality was important to help students maintain concentration levels. The impact of installing this solution has allowed the school to guarantee a ventilation of 25m³/h/child. 

Results have shown great indoor air quality and measured CO² levels within the various rooms are well below the indoor air guide values.  The air renewal rate is 25/m³/h person, higher than the norm.  Acoustics tests have also performed well, with Windcatcher open=39dB and Windcatcher closed =38dB.  The acoustic quality of the rooms is critical to pupil’s attention spans.  Feedback on the system has also been positive with the school being pleased to have manual controls.

Christian Charignon from Tekhne Architects stated “We selected the innovative Monodraught solution which ensures very efficient ventilation during the day when the children are in class and free-cooling at night.  This enables the school to guarantee an ambitious ventilation rate.  We were pleased to create a design which uses the environment as a strength rather than a constraint”

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