By Indhira Desangles
Anti-pandemic corporate buildings are gaining traction in various countries. Spain was the first to inaugurate them, where some companies have moved beyond the fears of the times experienced during the COVID-19 lockdowns and are seeking ideas adapted to the new normal in which the world lives.
The potential for expansion of this trend projects a gradual implementation in international markets, and of course America and the Caribbean will be no exception.
These corporate and private buildings will be equipped with all the necessary systems and services to reduce contagion among their tenants and owners. But how do they do it?
First, ventilation systems are addressed rigorously, specifically through the installation of advanced air purification systems in all types of buildings, designed to combat any type of toxic and viral agent present in the environment. These systems are capable of eliminating 93% of these toxic elements from surfaces in three hours and 99.98% in seven hours.
The implementation of these systems is based on a device known as Induct, capable of cleaning the air in all common areas of the spaces, in addition to being harmless and silent.
It has already been proven that it also eliminates several viruses from the air, such as swine and avian flu, hepatitis A, or various infectious fungi and bacteria, and its ability to purify the air in an effective, safe and reliable way, of all traces of Covid-19, is being scientifically tested.
Installing this technology in corporate and residential buildings in other regions will take time, so companies have begun launching other proposals to convert traditional buildings into "pandemic-proof buildings." Some of these ideas are:
- Biometric/contactless digital locks that allow you to open doors without touching them
- The installation of sanitizing elements such as disinfectants, temperature meters and ozone or ultraviolet light arches capable of eliminating any toxic element in just 30 seconds
- Sanitizing booth or tunnel with ozone at the entrance to the building that allows the person passing through it to be disinfected.
- Sanitizing mats in hallways and common areas.
- Fully equipped videoconferencing room in the building's multipurpose room and comprehensive WiFi throughout the building.
- Signs with instructions and health protocol.
- Virtual surveillance totem that remotely monitors building security.
- Automatic motion detectors for lighting hallways and common areas.
While many of these measures are for prevention and hygiene safety, today and in the future, they are and will remain indispensable and demonstrate the sector's capacity for progress and innovation in difficult times.
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