It is important to inspect certain critical environments at regular intervals in order to detect and remedy any mold problems in good time. In crawl spaces and attics, it is common for moisture to cause microbial growth. Here, experienced moisture consultant Kim Olmås explains how mold develops, how to detect it and what measures to…
Radon is a radioactive gas that can affect our health. In Sweden, there are an estimated 400 000 homes with excessive radon levels. So how dangerous is radon and how do you identify if the radon level is too high so that you can take action quickly?
ECiS – Energy Concept in Sweden AB is a company that offers solutions to save energy, reduce environmental impact and improve the indoor environment both in buildings and/or processes.
Dry indoor air in winter can lead to problems for both people and production environments. To detect and, as far as possible, remedy this, it is a good idea to measure and preferably log air temperature and humidity over a longer period.
What exactly is a good indoor climate? On the one hand, people may have different perceptions of what is acceptable in terms of temperature and draughts. What we call thermal comfort. On the other hand, there are physical measurable quantities such as air temperature, radiant temperature from surfaces, air movement, humidity and so on.
An important part of the work of conservators Augusta Persson and Ann-Sofie Stjernlöf is to take preventive measures to ensure that the historical objects in the museums’ care are not damaged. At the Livrust Chamber, remote monitoring of temperature and humidity is being strengthened. The same applies to the Swedish Museum of the Holocaust, where…
High humidity can delay even the most well-planned construction projects. Therefore, it is important to keep a close eye on the building climate to quickly see if the drying process is proceeding according to plan or if you may need to take extra measures to give the drying process a boost in the right direction.…
Lasse Andersson likes to think a few times and create special solutions for cooling. Measurements and calibrations of instruments have been an important part of his long career. In his retirement, Lasse now helps the Swedish military with cooling installations and measurements – often using Testo instruments from the 1990s.
Here are excerpts from the National Archives’ regulations and general advice on the indoor climate in archive premises (RA-FS 2013:4) and our measurement solutions that help you document your archive climate.
Halland Art Museum is beautifully located next to Nissan and Norre Katts Park in Halmstad. Here visitors can enjoy exhibitions and exciting events. A few years ago the museum underwent a major refurbishment. The house was renovated and an extension added with the entrance facing the city. As part of this work, the museum invested…
Gothenburg-based Modvion is challenging the wind power industry with a patented concept for modular towers made of laminated, curved plywood from Nordic spruce. Nordtec has provided Celsicom products in the development phase. Wood Technology Company CEO Otto Lundman talks about the benefits of all-wood wind towers, why height matters and what the vision is.
