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Trends in Indoor Air Quality in Buildings
Frost & Sullivan, March 2011, Pages: 91
This research service provides a detailed insight into the overall technology developments in the indoor air quality domain. The service starts off with an overview of the technology developments followed by a detailed description of the pertinent industrial drivers and challenges in this realm. A strategic evaluation of the technology adoption has been provided along with a comprehensive evaluation of the stakeholders and their impact on specific applications in indoor air quality. Finally, opportunity evaluation of pertinent indoor air quality has been undertaken with a technology roadmap presented and techology management strategies described to complete the study
Research Overview
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Trends in Indoor Air Quality in Buildings provides information on the emerging opportunities and potential applications of the innovative technologies available in the market. Additionally, it provides necessary insights regarding the strategies needed to manage the existing and latest technologies. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the residential, commercial, and industrial end-user segments.
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Technology Overview
Escalating Health Concerns Trigger Demand for Indoor Air Purification Systems
The global indoor air quality (IAQ) industry has witnessed fast-paced growth over the past few years and technological development is of primary importance for stakeholders in this domain. Large amounts of small particles suspended in the air can be visible through a ray of light that enters a building. These are mainly airborne particles that include dust, tobacco particles; bioaerosols for example bacteria, mold, fungi, dander; volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde; and combustion products namely carbon dioxide. The primary sources of such pollutants are combustion gases, building materials, furniture, and moisture. Exposure to air pollutants can cause serious health problems, including acute sneezing, throat irritation, asthma attacks, nausea, and others. Hence, it is imperative to have healthy air circulating inside the home, “Although, there are no regulations on indoor air quality, increasing health concerns coupled with growing awareness provides an opportunity for manufacturers in this space to address the issues associated with this industry,” notes the analyst of this research service. “A growing number of manufacturers in the global IAQ industry are incorporating technologies such as ultraviolet (UV) disinfection and photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) which have the capability to combat indoor air pollutants.”
Maintaining better air quality can be achieved in two ways. Measures can be taken to prevent pollutants from entering the indoor air or contaminated air can be purified by of a purification system fitted in a heating, ventilation or air conditioning (HVAC) system. Portable air purifiers can also be used.
Building Consumer Awareness will Deliver Positive Momentum for the Market
Although the prospects for the market look upbeat, there are some challenges that are proving to be growth bottlenecks. High initial costs are deterring deep market penetration. In this mature market, product differentiation is a great challenge for companies and an even greater one for new participants entering the fray. Manufacturers use one or a combination of the handful of technologies used to purify indoor air. New participants can find it a safe option to merge with a company, which has a strong foothold in this market. Partnering with a company in a different region and collaborating with them will mutually benefit both companies. The large parent company can provide the necessary financial assistance and infrastructure to its partner. IAQ product developers could partner with universities and research institutes to innovate new technologies, processes, and products. The company can utilize the research institute and university’s credibility to improvise on its products.
Awareness programs or workshops are essential to showcase the capabilities of the technology. Consumers must be updated on the latest technologies available in the market. “To promote the use of such technologies, it is important to target specific geographic areas,” says the analyst. “Traditional filtration along with new technologies such as PCO and UV disinfection can be more successful in North America, where health issues are afforded top priority.”
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
By End-use Vertical:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
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