Covid-19 has definitely taken it’s toll on the economy. It has changed how people live their day to day lives. Covid-19 is affecting building plans as well. Real estate developers have to come up with new solutions to help combat the spread of the virus. The need to redesign the way new buildings flow is important for helping their clients and tenants feel more safe and comfortable. Adding individual HVAC systems in each unit and upgrading filters is just one of the steps developers are taking to future proof new properties. If you’re looking to upgrade your filters, we offer a full line of high-quality EFS filters. Contact us anytime.
Individual Air Units for Covid-19
The layout of air units are being reconfigured in a way that brings in more outside air into the mix. When adding outside air to inside air, it helps dilute the contaminated air inside. Doing this helps in lowering the risk of spreading the viruses that become airborne. Also, higher MERV rated filters are being used to filter outside air coming in. The same filter also filters the inside air that is being recirculated. This will help create an overall cleaner environment.
On top of introducing outside air and relocating air units in each room, the way the air is being routed is another factor that is being looked at. The most recent is routing the air flow in a way to have clean air come in at the highest point in the room. The inside air used to recirculate is taken in from the lowest part of the room because pollutants eventually makes it’s way down. The inside air is then routed through the same filtration process as the outside air. It mixes in with the outside air and released through the same vent as the outside air.
Building Plans Requiring More Space Because Of Covid-19
Another way how Covid-19 Is Affecting Building Plans is requiring developers to create more space. They are adding dividers where it’s necessary. Stairs and walkways are widening. Common rooms are more spaced out. Elevators are limited. Etc. These are just a few of different steps people are taking to create a safer environment. It all depends on the situation and what the space allows.