What is the Airscan Project?
Clean air for a healthy and sustainable tomorrow — that’s the driving force behind Airscan. This project zeroes in on the air we breathe, recognizing its vital role in everyday life. Airscan offers tailored air quality solutions designed specifically for individual needs and overall well-being. It’s all about making buildings and cities healthier and more sustainable by monitoring, analyzing, and improving air quality both indoors and outdoors. Whether it’s schools, hospitals, or entire urban areas, Airscan’s approach ensures the air is safe, smart, and energy-efficient.
Main Benefits of Airscan’s Solutions
Airscan’s impact is impressive, and the numbers speak volumes:
- 6000+ children learning and playing in healthier environments thanks to social and environmental projects.
- 1200+ sensors deployed across cities and infrastructures, supporting the shift to smarter, healthier, and more sustainable futures.
- 20% average energy gain achieved through smart ventilation control solutions.
- 100+ green buildings certified with Airscan’s expertise and technology, including BREEAM, WELL, LEED, DGNB, and MyCrest standards.
The Airscan Approach: A.I.R – Analyze, Improve, Report
Airscan’s method is simple but powerful: Analyze, Improve, Report. First up, Analyze — this involves short-term air quality assessments and long-term monitoring and modeling for buildings, cities, and industries. They dive deep into particulate matter, chemical, and biological compounds to get the full picture. Then comes Improve — based on the data, action plans and solutions are crafted to boost air quality and make ventilation systems smarter and more energy-efficient indoors. Outdoors, municipalities get support to transition into healthier, smarter, and more sustainable cities. Finally, Report — all findings are visualized and communicated clearly to stakeholders, providing actionable insights that raise awareness, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and enhance overall sustainability.
Clients and Collaborations
Airscan’s work spans a variety of sectors and partnerships. For example, together with Belfius, they launched the “Pure Cities” project, helping numerous Belgian cities measure and improve outdoor air quality. In Malaysia, Airscan assessed Bosch Automotive Electronic’s new factory to ensure it met DGNB green building certification standards. They also support the Malaysian Ministry of Health by monitoring indoor air quality in government hospitals using their smart air quality monitor, NEMO XT. Plus, Airscan assists Besix with air quality measures to comply with local regulations and achieve WELL and BREEAM certifications. It’s a broad and impactful client base, showing the versatility and reach of their solutions.
Supporting Various Professionals
Airscan’s expertise is a valuable asset for many professionals. Facility managers get help making buildings safe and energy-efficient. Health and safety advisors rely on Airscan to keep organizations healthy and secure. Green building assessors use their services for testing air, water, light, and acoustics, plus receive recommendations to improve conditions when needed. Building and HVAC designers benefit from Airscan’s insights to create healthier, energy-efficient structures. Environmental services in municipalities gain technology and expertise to measure and enhance air quality. And sustainability managers get support through Airscan’s collaboration with sister company CO2 Logic, part of Southpole. It’s a comprehensive support system for anyone involved in creating healthier environments.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being — by improving air quality and protecting vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy — through smart ventilation systems that save energy.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities — by supporting municipalities in creating healthier, smarter urban environments.
- SDG 13: Climate Action — contributing to sustainability and energy efficiency in buildings and cities.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — collaborating with governments, companies, and organizations worldwide.
Recent News and Developments
Airscan continues to make headlines with impactful projects. For instance, their focus on school air quality highlights the vulnerability of children to pollution and offers practical solutions like monitoring, smart ventilation, and certification-ready reporting. In September, Airscan completed three WELL certifications as an accredited WELL Performance Testing Provider. Another significant study audited 40 Flemish care homes, revealing that nearly one in four rooms exceeded safe CO₂ limits. Supported by VEB and VIPA, this research provides data-driven solutions to protect residents’ health. These developments show Airscan’s ongoing commitment to improving air quality across different environments.
