The Swegon blog – Everything about indoor climate

Our experts at Swegon have for years shared their knowledge and skills in the format of enlightening blog posts about ventilation, heating and cooling. With different angles of approach, a wide variety of indoor climate related topics have been presented and explained with sincere engagement and broadmindedness.

Below you find more than 100 blog posts, and we are constantly adding new ones, in our aspiration to build knowledge about indoor climate – within, as well as outside, the building industry. Click on the pre-set tags, or use the filter function under "Explore" to narrow down the number of posts to a selection that is relevant to your interest or that will give you new and useful insights.

Jan Scheuring

What to know about energy efficiency and climate ceilings?

The decisions real estate owners and consultants face when building or remodeling properties are increasingly complex. The range of considerations spans from making sure buildings are safe and healthy, both in themselves but also for future tenants, to prioritising energy efficiency and overall …

Magnus Andersson

Can digital tools replace the expertise of a skilled professional?

In many parts of the world, the maturity and use of the Internet and digital tools are so advanced that well-developed and intuitive pieces rarely need any introduction or instruction. However, just because the tools can be used flawlessly does not mean that the era of when the skills and expertise …

John Lindblom

The refurb kit revolution

Knowing what we know about buildings and the building industry, we realise that there are numerous sustainability choices a real estate owner has to make. Windows, lighting, water-usage, ventilation and so much more have to be considered from an operational carbon perspective, and now also from the …

Welat Han

Displacement ventilation - a forgotten concept with huge potential

Have you ever wondered why some indoor environments cause discomfort and draughts despite being a large and open space, a classroom for instance? As experts in the industry of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) the above is an obvious example of when the selection of ventilation …

Andreas Örje Wellstam

GOLD: from frost to flowers, celebrating 30 years of innovation

Have you ever braved a Swedish winter – the biting winds, icy roads and vast snow-clad forests and mountains? These harsh conditions are often credited for Sweden´s innovative spirit, especially in creating products to keep people warm, comfortable and safe – indoors and out. When spring finally …

Åsa Norén-Lundh

How was your sleep? Here is to better rest and recuperation.

Ever thought about when sleep is discussed in our everyday lives? A non-academic field research tells me that it is primarily when we are not sleeping well, when we are disappointed with how it feels when we wake up in the morning and when we try to put the finger on what disturbs our much deserved …

Niklas Jacobsson

2-step optimisation for energy efficiency and IEQ

A good indoor climate is fundamental for people to perform, rest and thrive inside built premises. However, energy efficiency is in nearly all cases on top of the agenda when designing an indoor climate solution – sometimes leading to a perceived conflict between indoor climate and energy …

Josh Emerson

AI at your service - loving or loathing it?

Whether we love it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is already playing a huge part in everyday life as well as in the building industry, but there is still work to do if the technology’s full potential for improving indoor environments and ensuring a perfect indoor climate is to be …

Mirko Sauvan

Focusing on embodied carbon is necessary to meet ambitious consumer demands

Reuse and refurbishment of products present a substantial business potential in the near and medium-term future. These approaches are not new, but a newly dedicated focus will both benefit the planet and offer new economic opportunities. Current circularity activities in the building industry are …

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