Air is an important
component of our life

Without food survives the
human 40 - 60 days

Without water survives the
human 4 - 5 days

Without air survives the
humans 5 - 9 minutes

Air is life

The air we breathe has a significant influence on our health, performance and well-being. Since we spend about 90% of our time indoors, the quality of the indoor air and the quality of the ventilation and air conditioning systems are of particular importance. For a healthy indoor climate, CO2, pollutants, viruses and other germs must be removed. High indoor air quality also has a positive effect on the ability to concentrate and on productivity. At the same time, effective ventilation reduces a possible virus load in the room and thus the risk of transmission via virus-laden aerosols. In addition to low-pollutant air with a CO2 content of no more than 1,000 ppm, indoor humidity is important for our health. Experts recommend a minimum humidity of 40 %.

Components of the air

Optimal range of room humidity

In the range of 40 to 60% relative humidity, the load for the human body is lowest! This range is very unfavorable for germs, fungi and bacteria, which means that the air contains hardly any contamination for humans. The risk of contracting flu and cold viruses is minimal here.

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Especially in pandemic times, good air and indoor air quality are of paramount importance. Which criteria play a role and how can good air be realized in the home, office, catering, retail or anywhere else? What funding opportunities are there?

You can find out about this and more on the german campaign website lebensmittel-luft
of the professional association building climate registered association.

www.lebensmittel-luft.info

www.lebensmittel-luft.info

Especially in pandemic times, good air and indoor air quality are of paramount importance. Which criteria play a role and how can good air be realized in the home, office, catering, retail or anywhere else? What funding opportunities are there?

You can find out about this and more on the german campaign website lebensmittel-luft of the professional association building climate registered association.

> www.lebensmittel-luft.info

Assessment of the risk of infection

Scientists at RWTH Aachen University have analyzed the risk of infection by aerosol-borne viruses in different rooms with varying occupancy - from lecture halls with 1,000 students to classrooms to larger parties at home. They critically evaluate the risk of infection with coronavirus by aerosols, especially in rooms with long occupancy periods, high occupancy densities, and without mechanical ventilation or ventilation guidelines - for example, in many classrooms - compared to other types of rooms. Private parties can also be much riskier than events in well-ventilated public buildings due to low air exchange.