Indoor Air Quality & Childhood Asthma: A Preventable Crisis

Damp and mould are well-established environmental triggers for childhood asthma. These issues are often caused or worsened by poor ventilation – particularly in homes where humidity builds up and condensation goes unchecked. Aereco’s smart ventilation systems are specifically designed to prevent these conditions at the source by automatically responding to indoor humidity levels.

Experts across the health and housing sectors agree: ventilation is essential in reducing exposure to indoor pollutants. This isn’t just a technical upgrade – it’s a health intervention.

And the real-world challenge is clear: You can’t open the windows due to outdoor pollution, but you also can’t afford to heat a poorly ventilated home.

This is precisely the kind of dilemma Aereco’s demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) is built to solve. Traditional systems don’t adapt to changing conditions. Our DCV solutions provide fresh air without the need to open windows, maintaining good indoor air quality while reducing unnecessary heat loss.

Beyond Basic Ventilation: Why Demand-Controlled Systems Matter

Too often, ventilation is discussed in general terms. What’s missing is a clear understanding of how demand-controlled ventilation differs from basic extract fans or static mechanical systems.

Aereco’s DCV technology automatically adjusts airflow based on real-time conditions – responding to humidity, CO₂ levels, and occupancy. This ensures that homes are ventilated only as much as needed, improving indoor air quality and saving energy in the process.

Ventilation also plays a crucial role in energy efficiency. Smart systems like ours help minimise heat loss, supporting housing providers and homeowners in meeting sustainability and carbon-reduction goals without compromising on comfort or health.

Modern Homes, Modern Standards

High-performance homes – like those built to Passive House standards – demand high-performance ventilation. Balanced mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) is often recommended for such homes, and Aereco’s systems are fully compatible with the expectations of today’s energy-efficient housing.

At the same time, it’s concerning that more than half of non-certified ventilation installations fail to meet basic performance standards. This highlights the need to choose reliable, compliant, and well-designed systems – something Aereco has built its reputation on.

The Bottom Line

The message is simple: not all ventilation is equal. In a world increasingly focused on health, sustainability, and efficiency, Aereco stands at the forefront – offering intelligent, responsive systems that adapt to real needs, protect indoor environments, and optimise energy use.

Whether it’s preventing asthma, tackling mould, or supporting net-zero targets, smart ventilation is no longer optional – it’s essential.