ATP Ejendomme & Condair: Creating a healthier indoor environment

Background

ATP Ejendomme is one of Denmark’s largest commercial real estate companies. As part of the ATP Group, ATP Ejendomme owns, operates, rents, and develops a diverse portfolio of commercial properties. The portfolio includes retail, leisure, commercial, industrial, and hotel properties, spanning both very old and ultra-modern buildings.

Why indoor air quality monitoring?

ATP Ejendomme needed to understand what was happening to the indoor environment in some of its buildings; both for the comfort and productivity of the people in these spaces, and to also optimize building performance. Many buildings were scheduled for retrofitting with a more sophisticated Building Management System (BMS), with planned upgrades where necessary.

By working with Airthings’ partner, Condair, ATP Ejendomme implemented a solution that would optimize its buildings while improving efficiencies, both in terms of energy expenditure and for those managing the buildings.

Airthings' indoor quality devices are used to monitor spaces inside the iconic Axel Towers building in Copenhagen, owned by ATP Ejendomme. Photo: ATP Ejendomme.

What did ATP Ejendomme want to achieve?

• Demonstrate a commitment to occupant well-being and productivity by investing in healthier indoor air quality (IAQ) in their buildings
• Drive energy efficiency by fine-tuning and optimizing HVAC systems based on demand and usage by integrating indoor climate data into their overall BMS platform
• Meet the standards of the DGNB building certification for their portfolio

What was the solution?

ATP Ejendomme collaborated with Condair and Airthings to install Airthings’ indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring solutions across several buildings. The Airthings devices send data to a centralized dashboard, providing ATP Ejendomme with the necessary information to make adjustments that improve IAQ while also optimizing system operations based on occupancy and usage rather than relying on traditional fixed schedules.

How Did ATP Ejendomme get started?

ATP Ejendomme initially installed Airthings' devices in Aarhus and in a few test buildings in Copenhagen to gain insight into the solution and the data Airthings could provide. After a successful test period, the solution was rolled out to more than 30 of their largest buildings, covering various high-profile properties, including banks, investment firms, and government buildings. Following the first deployment in Copenhagen, ATP Ejendomme decided to expand the solution across its building portfolio in Aarhus and Odense.

Anja Geisshirt, ATP Ejendomme comments: 

“2024 saw us install close to 3,000 Airthings devices across the entire ATP Ejendomme portfolio. Condair A/S worked with ATP Ejendomme to find a solution that could gather data about indoor air quality across the ATP Ejendomme portfolio."

- Anja Geisshirt

They chose to share some of the data with end users, helping to create greater transparency in building monitoring.

An example of how the Airthings dashboard looks: in-depth insights for building managers give a clearer picture of air quality and building usage. Image: Airthings.

Meeting the industry standard for sustainable buildings

A large portion of the data collected through the Airthings solution is used by ATP Ejendomme to obtain DGNB certification for their buildings. DGNB certification is one of the most widely used certification schemes in Denmark. DGNB is a voluntary certification program that helps measure, collaborate on, and promote sustainability considerations across the built environment. From interior spaces to entire urban districts, DGNB promotes choices that create better conditions for the environment, people, and society.

What has been the outcome?

The initial pilot in a few select buildings has grown. As of today, over 2,500 units have been installed in over 40 buildings. There has been strong collaboration between ATP Ejendomme, Condair, and Airthings in data analysis and optimization. ATP Ejendomme can now make data-backed decisions about its buildings’ HVAC systems, avoiding over-ventilation while ensuring that people working in its buildings benefit from optimal IAQ. 

"This data can help ATP Ejendomme to optimize BMS and ventilation systems and, not least, prioritize efforts and budgets. The goal is to save energy while collecting the data necessary to help meet DGNB building certification and improve IAQ overall."

Furthermore, ATP Ejendomme can seamlessly use the data for building certification, regardless of the certification requirements of their clients.

What’s next?

ATP Ejendomme is continuing the rollout of Airthings devices across its buildings. Based on the collected data, ATP Ejendomme will develop a well-documented, data-driven investment plan for its BMS systems, covering both renovations and new installations, ensuring the most optimal outcomes based on indoor climate data.

Additionally, ATP Ejendomme has begun sharing indoor climate data with end users via the Airthings platform, allowing them to manage user and data access easily.

To learn more about how Airthings can help create a healthier, more productive environment for the people using you building, get in touch with us today.