What is Airgloss?
Airgloss is a tech company focused on advanced building automation. It is dedicated to improving indoor air quality, as well as thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort. There’s an invisible elephant in the room – Indoor Air Pollution – that many ignore even though it is responsible for asthma, headaches, loss of concentration, hypertension, neurological damages, and even death. The Airgloss project emerges as a unique solution to monitor and manage air quality indoors through its patented MultiSense technology, a solution that actually began its journey in space with NASA back in 2011. It is a case where cutting-edge technology, originally designed to safeguard astronauts on the International Space Station, now safeguards indoor spaces on Earth… from homes to offices, hotels, schools, and much more.
Main Benefits of Airgloss
Key figures and facts include:
- 90% of time is spent indoors, where air quality can be up to 5 times worse than outdoors
- Detection of invisible, colorless, odorless pollutants in real-time
- Developed with NASA’s “NADIR” technology for precise monitoring
- Awarded the ESA Space Solutions trademark – a rare recognition for leveraging space technology
- Integration with HVAC systems using advanced communication protocols, including BACnet MSTP
State-of-the-Art Environmental Monitoring
Airgloss Multi Sensing Technology provides a groundbreaking approach to environmental monitoring. Indoor air pollutants, though often undetectable by the naked eye, are picked up by an array of non-specific, broad-spectrum sensing elements that produce complex multidimensional data. This data is processed by artificial intelligence algorithms to accurately identify each polluting compound. Originally designed for monitoring the atmosphere aboard the International Space Station, this technology ensures that every breath taken indoors is closely scrutinized, offering a sophisticated, reliable solution that not only enhances comfort but also drives improved energy efficiency. It is a journey from Earth to space, and back again… with an unbeatable focus on health and safety.
Advanced Indoor Air Monitoring Solutions
The significance of indoor air quality is far-reaching. Airgloss’ innovative approach, developed originally for the safety of astronauts during the STS-134 NASA Shuttle Mission, extends to everyday indoor environments. The technology’s ability to automatically control HVAC and air purification systems demonstrates its versatility. Whether it’s the AIRGLOSS PROSENSE for workspaces or the AIRGLOSS COMFORTKIT for homes, the system ensures that environments are kept free from the hazards of indoor pollutants. The new BACnet MSTP compatibility in the PROSENSE 2ND GEN further pushes integration boundaries, ensuring that even legacy HVAC systems can communicate efficiently with this advanced environmental monitor.
Enhanced User Experience and Connectivity
Airgloss has also elevated connectivity through its AIRGLOSS APP, which is available anywhere and anytime. The Beta version of the app now offers a faster, improved, and HVAC-ready experience, while maintaining a familiar user interface. A new data export feature now lets users rapidly export historical data for any given period and parameter, in formats such as csv or json. This seamless blend of advanced technology with user-friendly apps ensures that monitoring indoor air quality feels natural and instinctive, with results that speak for themselves. It is indoors, and it is done in a way that brings together precision monitoring with intuitive usability.
Sustainability and Health Implications
The impact of indoor air pollution is significant, contributing to chronic respiratory diseases, asthma, and even cancers when exposure persists over long periods. Poor indoor air quality can lead to short-term health issues, such as impaired concentration, sleep disturbances, irritation to eyes and the respiratory tract, and frequent headaches. With an estimated 90,000 deaths in Europe linked directly to indoor air pollution, the use of technology like Airgloss is absolutely crucial. It does not just monitor the environment – it actively enables healthier, safer, and more comfortable living and working spaces by automatically controlling purification systems. The integration of such advanced sensors into HVAC and building automation systems ultimately paves the way for enhanced energy efficiency, reduced operational costs, and improved well-being.
Project Impact and SDGs
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – Enhancing indoor air quality to reduce health risks
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – Improving energy efficiency through smarter control systems
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – Leveraging advanced space technology for terrestrial applications
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Making indoor environments healthier and more productive
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Contributing to reduced emissions by optimizing HVAC operations
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, the prospects for technology like Airgloss are very promising. Indoor environments are continually evolving and the demand for precise, responsive air quality monitoring is only set to grow. The innovative journey from space-derived technology to everyday applications marks a transformative step for building automation and sustainable living. More than just an air quality monitor, Airgloss represents a commitment to creating healthier spaces that support better physical and mental well-being. With air quality, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency intertwined, the technology paves the way for smart homes, offices, and public spaces… a future where everyday indoor experiences are enhanced by the silent guardian keeping a careful watch over what is breathed every day.
