Case Study 07 · Institutional · Hyderabad

Bloomingdale International School — Advanced IAQ Intelligence Platform

InAir implemented a next-generation Indoor Air Quality system at Bloomingdale International School, transforming a large 6 lakh sq. ft. premium campus from conventional fixed ventilation into a fully adaptive, data-driven air quality ecosystem. The solution continuously senses, analyses, and responds to real indoor air conditions across classrooms, labs, corridors, auditoriums, and academic blocks.

InAir case study: Bloomingdale International School — Advanced IAQ Intelligence Platform
6 lakh
sq. ft. campus covered
32,000
CFM total fresh air delivered
7
IAQ parameters monitored per classroom
Deployment Specifications
Campus size~6 lakh sq. ft. — classrooms, labs, academic blocks
Fresh air units4 × 8,000 CFM InAir Fresh Air Units = 32,000 CFM total
ZoningBlock A (2 units) · Block B (2 units) — independently controlled
Control strategyCO₂ + multi-parameter IAQ-driven Demand-Controlled Ventilation
Monitored parametersCO₂ · PM1 · PM2.5 · PM10 · VOC · Temperature · Humidity
IntegrationFull BMS platform — unified monitoring and control dashboard
Airflow controlPrecision motorised dampers — classroom-level individual control
The Challenge — Why Fixed Ventilation Fails at Scale

Traditional ventilation systems operate at a fixed airflow rate — regardless of actual occupancy, CO₂ levels, or pollutant load. A classroom with 8 students gets the same air as one with 38. Result: under-ventilation when full, wasted energy when empty, and no visibility into actual air quality at any point.

Adaptive Ventilation Logic — Four Control Strategies
TriggerSystem Response
High CO₂Increased fresh air supply — occupancy-driven ventilation
High PM2.5 spikeEnhanced filtration mode + increased airflow rate
High VOC levelsRapid air flushing — purge mode activated
Low occupancy / vacantReduced airflow — energy saving mode
Key Outcomes
DimensionResult
IAQ monitoring7-parameter continuous monitoring across all classrooms
Cognitive performanceCO₂ maintained in ASHRAE well-being zone — reduces afternoon fatigue
Energy efficiencyDemand-controlled operation — fans run only when rooms need ventilation
Management visibilityCentral BMS dashboard — identify problem zones in real time
ComplianceASHRAE 62.1 ventilation standards met across all zones
"At Bloomingdale International School, InAir has implemented a fully integrated IAQ-driven ventilation system that continuously senses, analyses, and responds to indoor air conditions — ensuring healthier air, improved comfort, smarter energy use, and real-time management visibility across a 6 lakh sq. ft. campus."
What makes this different from standard institutional ventilation
Multi-parameter sensing
Not just CO₂ — 7 parameters per classroom including PM1, PM2.5, PM10, VOC, temperature, and humidity. Every room is a live IAQ data point.
Classroom-level response
Motorised dampers give individual classroom control. Room 12 getting a VOC spike doesn't affect Room 7's airflow — each room is managed independently.
BMS integration
All IAQ parameters, damper positions, unit status, and alerts are unified into the school's Building Management System — one dashboard, complete visibility.

ESG & sustainability: Demand-controlled ventilation reduces unnecessary fan and HVAC energy consumption. The system provides documented, time-stamped air quality data for governance, parent communication, and sustainability reporting — supporting the school's ESG commitments.

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