Pitkin & Ruddock deliver expert design, installation and maintenance of Air Conditioning and Heat Recovery Ventilation systems across the education sector including universities, colleges, and schools of all sizes.
An effective air conditioning and ventilation system is essential for schools, colleges and universities. Improved air quality and appropriate room temperatures create a more comfortable and productive learning environment for students, teachers and education professionals.
For more examples of Education sector projects or to discuss your Air Conditioning and Refrigeration system requirements, get in touch with the specialist Pitkin & Ruddock team.
The factors to consider with educational environments:
There are numerous factors to consider when designing a climate control system for education environment. These include the size of the room (from small classrooms to large lecture theatres), the number of students, and the type of activities the room is used for.
Benefits of effective Air Conditioning for educational environments:
- Improve, comfort, concentration and productivity
- Reduce pollutants and deliver allergen-free air
- Prevent overheating of rooms, facilities and equipment
- Reduce absenteeism by preventing the spread of illnesses
- Provide temperature control during hot or cold weather
- Improve energy efficiency and reduce heating bills
Reducing energy bills
With education budgets considered to be stretched, a key consideration is the potential to reduce energy consumption. Modern A/C and ventilation systems include new energy efficient technologies that can help to significantly reduce energy bills.
Maintaining an appropriate temperature in the classroom
Effective Air Conditioning in the learning environment isn’t simply about heating and cooling. Maintaining appropriate ambient temperature levels is proven to have a direct impact on student productivity. Too hot or too cold, and it becomes difficult for students and teaching professional to apply themselves and concentrate for an extended period.
Effective control of your Air Conditioning system
Within the UK, weather (and temperatures) can be changeable, and not always consistent for the time of year or season. Therefore, it is important for teaching professionals to have complete control over the heating and cooling within the learning environment. Many modern Air Conditioning systems now include Wi-Fi control, which allows users to control the system from a convenient smartphone app.
Reducing illness and absenteeism amongst students and teachers
The latest A/C systems will often include advanced filtering or air treatment technologies (either as part of the split unit design, or as an add-on). These technologies are intended to remove particulates including dust, pollen, pollution and bacteria, delivering a cleaner fresher environment. Relieving symptoms of hay fever, and asthma, or reducing the spread of air-borne viruses, can help to reduce illness and absenteeism amongst students, teachers and all staffs.
Improved ventilation in classrooms
The recent experience of the pandemic proved how important effective ventilation is within the learning environment. Limited windows, or the inability to completely open windows, when necessary, reduces the flow of air around a room. Installing an effective ventilation system limits the circulation of harmful pathogens and reduces the build-up of CO2 levels.
Get in touch to discuss your Education sector requirements
Our expert team will develop and implement the most effective climate control solution to meet your specific needs. Get in touch to discuss the A/C or Ventilation requirements for your education environment.