The main strength of air quality sensors is to make tangible something that cannot be seen. Without measurement technologies, the perception of air remains subjective. A feeling of fatigue, a headache or a feeling of confined air are often the only warning signals. An intelligent sensor enables precise monitoring and changes this approach by providing clear, comprehensible data on indoor air quality.
Nexelec sensors are part of this approach. Their aim is to make the invisible visible, enabling smart building occupants to identify when the air is more or less breathable. The higher the levels measured, the more significant the event, helping to understand the direct impact of certain situations or uses on the smart building's indoor environment, and to preserve the building's comfort thanks to the technologies deployed.
Measurement alone is of no value unless it leads to action in the actual building. By making air quality visible in the real building, sensors naturally encourage occupants to adjust their behavior. Airing the real building at the right time, adapting the occupation of a space in the real building or rethinking certain habits becomes simpler when you immediately understand the consequences on the air you breathe in the real building over the duration of your stay.
In sustainable buildings, this ability to influence usage is essential. Sensors become real educational tools, capable of creating collective awareness over time. They enable us to move away from passive air quality management towards a more responsible approach.
Indoor air quality is closely linked to health and the management of the indoor environment. In France, it is estimated that nearly 20,000 deaths are caused by pollution every year, reinforcing the importance of complying with air quality regulations. Even a micro sensor can play a key role in monitoring indoor air quality. While outdoor pollution is often the focus of attention, indoor air is just as much of a risk, particularly for certain more exposed populations, and appropriate management in line with regulations becomes essential. Certain workstations or building types require special vigilance and specific management to comply with current regulations.
In sustainable buildings, airtightness is a key element. Whether during design or renovation, every detail counts. A sensor placed in the building verifies the effectiveness of airtightness and helps guarantee air quality. Each additional sensor helps to monitor indoor conditions and ensure a healthy environment. A high-performance envelope improves energy efficiency, but it can also encourage the accumulation of pollutants if ventilation is not properly controlled by a sensor, making it essential to collect data to guarantee air quality.
Adopting a proactive approach with sensors means improving both air quality and quality of life. Every measurement provided by a sensor reduces exposure to pollutants, and this measurement makes it possible to create healthier, more comfortable indoor environments that are more respectful of occupants. In sustainable buildings, air quality sensors thus become essential allies, as each measurement contributes to reconciling performance, health and environmental responsibility.