LuftManagement

LuftManagement is an integrated approach to managing air quality and airflow within enclosed environments, including buildings and transport cabins. It combines sensing, control, and design practices to maintain healthy indoor air while optimizing energy use.

Key elements include a network of sensors for concentrations of CO2, particulates, volatile organic compounds, temperature and humidity; actuated ventilation and filtration systems; air distribution design; and data-driven control algorithms. The goal is to balance occupant comfort and health with energy efficiency and emissions reduction.

Operationally, LuftManagement relies on real-time monitoring and adaptive controls. Demand-controlled ventilation adjusts airflow based on occupancy or air quality metrics. Predictive maintenance and digital tools such as simulations or digital twins help optimize performance and prevent degradation of air quality.

Applications span commercial buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, data centers, and aircraft cabins. Benefits include improved indoor air quality, reduced sickness and fatigue, energy savings, and longer-lasting equipment. Challenges include ensuring sensor reliability, system integration, maintenance workloads, and cybersecurity considerations.

As a framework, LuftManagement is aligned with established indoor air quality and ventilation guidelines and is evolving with advances in sensors, AI-based control, and low-energy filtration technologies.