Denys: Air Quality Tests In Prison Village
The Haren prison village represents one of Belgium’s recent initiatives to address issues related to overcrowded prisons and deteriorating penitentiary infrastructure. The Haren facility is designed to accommodate 1,190 detainees. In addition to the prison overcrowding problem, the project targeted to achieve the maximum ratio between health, indoor well-being, and comfort with a minimum environmental impact following an “Energy Neutral Building” concept. The project was built on a 15-hectare site near Brussels and comprised 17 building units of 116,000 m2…
When Sustainability Drives Building Design and Construction: The Role of Green Building Certification
The increasing amount of time people spend indoors, which often exceeds 85% of their day or roughly 20 hours, has heightened awareness around the quality of indoor environments. As a result, issues such as indoor air quality, lighting (both color and intensity), thermal comfort, and acoustic levels have become critical areas of focus. These factors are not only essential for health and well-being but also significantly influence tenants’ productivity and concentration. Given the importance of these factors, developers and building owners are increasingly turning to the concept of green buildings. This approach focuses on creating sustainable, healthy indoor environments that are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. To achieve these standards, many are pursuing certifications such as WELL, BREEAM, LEED…
Air Quality in Belgium
The importance of good ambient air quality in cities has finally received high recognition over the past few years, thanks to more and more evidence proving the direct link of air pollution to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases as well as premature death rates. In addition, the long-awaited update on safe air pollution limits released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021 has pushed people to reflect on the quality of the air they breathe. To address this important question, Airscan prepared a technical report delving into the analysis of air pollution levels and their fluctuations over the preceding five years across five cities in Belgium: Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, and Liege..
What is the Air Quality Like In a Typical One-Bedroom Apartment in Brussels?
In Europe, people spend 80% to 90% of their time indoors. While most modern offices are equipped with efficient
ventilation systems, houses, and apartments often lack these technologies to monitor and improve air quality. Therefore, Airscan conducted a study to evaluate the presence of different pollutants inside a one-bedroom apartment located in Brussels, Belgium. The study focused on VOCs, PM2.5, and CO2, each of which significantly impacts human health…
Portu’Air Combining Health, Sustainability and Economic Development
Air quality is a pressing concern in urban and industrial areas worldwide, and the Port of Cotonou in Benin is no exception.
Recognizing the need for cleaner air and a healthier environment, Airscan Africa, represented by Ecobenin, has stepped in to make a significant impact…
Air Quality Across Different Brussels Metro Stations
With its intricate network of metro stations, Brussels serves as a crucial artery for daily commuters and tourists alike.
The quality of air within these subterranean hubs remains a pressing concern. In this blog post, we dive deeper into the air quality across various metro stations in Brussels, focusing on the concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10—two of the most harmful pollutants to human health…
Air Quality in Belgium
The importance of good ambient air quality in cities has finally received high recognition over the past few years, thanks to more and more evidence proving the direct link of air pollution to premature death rates. In addition, the long-awaited update on safe air pollution limits released by WHO in 2021 has made many people think about the quality of the air they breathe. To address this important question, the Airscan team …
