Ventilation

Is the space you are working in ‘too stuffy’?

Before reporting a defect through the Customer Services Centre, please consider whether the room is naturally or mechanically ventilated.

Naturally ventilated rooms

If there are windows that can be opened, the room is likely to be naturally ventilated.

The way to improve the air quality in a naturally ventilated room is to open windows, to refresh the air in the room. We appreciate that this may not be popular during colder weather.

If after acting it is believed that a room air quality is not adequate a customer service ticket should be raised so that it can be investigated.

In the medium-term we are looking at opportunities to provide local sensors that alert room occupants to open windows if carbon dioxide levels rise.

Mechanically ventilated rooms

If there are no opening windows, the room is likely to be mechanically ventilated.

We are satisfied that where the room is mechanically ventilated it is sufficient to provide ventilation to ensure carbon dioxide levels are adequate.

We have piloted a monitoring system for ventilation infrastructure. This alert system allows us to be proactive, acting on issues as and when they happen rather than relying on occupants to alert us that areas have become stuffy.

If you believe that the air quality in a room is not adequate a customer service ticket should be raised so that it can be investigated.

Long term

Imperial’s ‘Net-Zero’ interventions will look to improve facades and glazing in certain buildings.  While this work is focused on improving the efficiency of buildings, it is envisaged that these requirements go together with environmental condition, and therefore will be looked at simultaneously.

If your concern is regarding heating or cooling, please read our Building Temperature Protocol before raising a defect.