Skaala Oy<\/a>, \u201cSkaala Alfa cLean is suitable for a single apartment or an entire building. The windows in an apartment communicate with each other wirelessly or by a wired network. Because the system constantly optimizes the indoor air in the apartment, it does not have to be separately adjusted. The automatic ventilation adjusts the indoor air to the desired state based on humidity and carbon dioxide level.<\/p>\nYou also have the option to control the ventilation by room or apartment. The settings can be adjusted with a control panel located inside each window or with a mobile application. The software provides real time information about the indoor air quality. When there are no people in the apartment you can set the system to Away mode.\u201d<\/p>\n
A smart and energy-efficient window is an investment that will pay back through lower energy consumption over the years. This is especially true in Finland where winters are long and quite cold. There are similar integrated windows on the market in other countries, but they are designed for a milder climate.<\/p>\n
The development of Skaala Alfa cLean is a perfect example of cross-disciplinary collaboration. It involved a university, research institutes, and SMEs. The project got funding from Tekes \u2013 the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation. The development director of Skaala, Jyrki Jaskari, said in an interview that, \u201cA traditional window and door manufacturer has to enter a new territory. It is a giant leap when you add devices and electronics to a window. We needed expertise on e.g. ICT and ventilation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a short video with the CEO of Skaala, Jari Punkari<\/strong>, introducing Skaala Alfa cLean. The video has an English voice-over. We\u2019ve added the subtitles.<\/p>\n