Understanding indoor climate

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Indoor climate during operation: comfort, health, and structural safety under control


During operation, the indoor climate determines the health of residents and users, the comfort in rooms, and the technical condition of the building. High humidity, poor ventilation, temperature fluctuations, or condensation can lead to mold, material damage, user complaints, and loss of performance. Inscio continuously monitors the indoor climate so that owners know exactly where risks arise and how they can be controlled.

Why indoor climate is crucial during operation

The indoor climate changes daily—due to seasons, usage, ventilation, installations, and weather influences. Without insight into these dynamics, problems can slowly arise and have a major impact on:

  • health of residents/users
  • air quality and comfort
  • energy performance of the building
  • moisture behavior in structures (roof, facade, floors, CLT, biobased)
  • long-term durability of materials

What does Inscio measure?

What Inscio measures during operation

Inscio monitors the overall air quality and the structural indoor climate in rooms and buildings. This creates a single integrated picture of health, comfort, ventilation performance, and moisture behavior.

CO₂

A direct indicator of ventilation quality and comfort. Continuous insight into rooms where air exchange is insufficient.

VOCs (volatile organic compounds)

Originating from objects, cleaning products, paints, and people. Important for healthy indoor air and early detection of air pollution.

Particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM10)

Important for health and air quality. Peak detection during cooking, traffic, construction work, or poorly functioning ventilation systems.

Formaldehyde

Relevant parameter for new construction, renovations, and biobased materials. Insight into emissions and air quality in accordance with guidelines.

Relative humidity and temperature

Crucial for comfort, health, and structural safety. Risk analysis for mold, condensation, and material behavior.

Dew point

Predicts condensation formation on cold surfaces and is essential for CLT, biobased insulation, roof structures, and facades.

Comfort

Typical risks that Inscio sees in exploitation

Common patterns include high CO₂ levels in bedrooms, meeting rooms, and classrooms; VOC peaks after construction work or in poorly ventilated areas; particulate matter accumulation due to cooking or ventilation problems; condensation on thermal bridges; excessive humidity in wet areas; and imbalances in ventilation systems. We also regularly see persistent formaldehyde emissions in new buildings.

Continuous monitoring reveals these risks before complaints arise.

How Inscio assists during operation

In air quality, temperature, humidity, and dew point.

For CO₂, VOC, PM, RV, and condensation risks.

Ventilation and indoor climate based on data.

Through early detection.

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Our customers tell their stories

"Thanks to Inscio's sensors, we can clearly see how much moisture the wood is exposed to during the construction period."

Taco Valstar – ERA Contour

 Until last fall, we informed clients and partners about expected roof behavior based on practical experience. Now we provide objective measurement data.

Laurens van Wylick – Isomix insulating mortars

"We believe that things can and must be done differently."

Imagine this: you take your car to the garage for maintenance. The mechanic stares at the shiny paintwork with a concerned look, runs his hands over the surface, and takes some photos. Then he comes back excitedly and concludes that the engine is broken and needs to be replaced.  

That sounds absurd, doesn't it? And yet that is roughly what happens during real estate inspections. We believe that things can and must be done differently.