11th July 2023
For businesses committed to reducing carbon emissions, those worries are even more difficult to manage. One of the best ways to cool an office building is the use of air conditioning, which can be notoriously energy inefficient and use highly damaging refrigerant gases (if not managed correctly). Therefore, this may not a great choice for your sustainable business.
The good news? There are ways to keep your office cool this summer that prioritise your sustainability goals and your business’ bottom line. Take a look below for our best tips for using space management to beat the heat this season.
Space management, defined as maximising office space by optimising efficiency and productivity, is an excellent way to reduce carbon emissions. It’s also extremely cost-efficient, and one of the easiest ways to keep your office cool in rising temperatures. What does space management mean in the context of cooling the modern office, and what can you do to keep your employees from sweating through the summer? We share our best tips below.
Air flow is key when it comes to keeping an office cool in the summer. Air flow comes from many sources – windows, HVAC systems, and placement of office workers are all part of the air flow equation. Prioritise ventilation and keep
your office cool by:
While air conditioning might not always be the most environmentally friendly option, it’s an important part of the modern office environment. To ensure that your air conditioning remains environmentally friendly, it’s critical to schedule regular service and maintenance checks for the equipment. Other environmentally friendly options include installing a more energy efficient cooling system, such as an air- or ground-source heat pump (ensuring your building is as energy efficient as possible!).
Fans are an excellent way to keep cool, but for many environmentalists, they’re contentious. While the increase in air flow does keep a room cool, a fan motor produces heat through the electricity required to keep the blades spinning. This creates a situation where you warm the room to cool it. This doesn’t mean that fans cannot be used – it’s simply important to consider the impacts and to use a fan in optimal conditions. Our best tips?
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