AirEx manufactures smart air bricks that optimize airflow in homes with suspended floors, significantly reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency. Their technology enhances energy performance certificates (EPC) by 2-5 SAP points, resulting in lower fuel bills and increased thermal comfort for occupants.
Funding
$7.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many homes with suspended floors suffer from significant heat loss due to uncontrolled airflow through traditional air bricks, leading to higher energy bills and reduced thermal comfort. Retrofitting insulation in these spaces can be difficult and expensive, leaving a significant portion of homes with poor energy efficiency. This also contributes to increased carbon emissions and can exacerbate fuel poverty.
Solution
AirEx offers a smart ventilation control system that replaces standard air bricks with intelligent, sensor-equipped units. These smart air bricks, known as Floorvents, automatically adjust airflow based on real-time environmental conditions and weather data. By closing to minimize heat loss during cold periods and opening to reduce humidity and prevent dampness, AirEx optimizes energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The system improves a property's SAP score, reduces draughts, and lowers energy bills, all while continuously monitoring the home's health. Installation is quick and non-disruptive, making it a cost-effective solution for improving the energy performance of homes with suspended floors.
Target Audience
AirEx primarily targets social housing providers, local authorities, retrofit contractors, and private landlords seeking cost-effective and non-disruptive solutions to improve the energy efficiency and indoor air quality of homes with suspended floors.
Features
- Smart air bricks (Floorvents) with integrated sensors for temperature, humidity, and airflow monitoring
- Automated airflow control based on real-time environmental conditions and weather forecasts
- Wireless connectivity for remote monitoring and control
- Compatibility with ECO4, Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund, and Warm Homes: Local Grant programs
- Non-disruptive installation process, typically completed in about one hour per property
- Integration with building management systems via API
- Real-time data on heat loss reduction, CO2 savings, and fuel bill savings
- Monitors and reports on indoor air quality, including humidity levels to prevent damp and mold