A ventilation solution for modern high efficiency homes

Massimo Biscuola, the CEO of solutionair, says there were several things to reconcile when considering the subject of ventilation at Rockford Point.

“The inefficiency of opening windows and doors to vent each space, the proximity of the houses to each other, privacy, and potential levels of external noise — all of this meant that the development needed an efficient mechanical ventilation solution that could take care of internal pollutants 24/7,” says Massimo.

“And, given the cathedral ceilings specified by the architect, we did not have the option of installing a ducted ventilation system.

“The solution we have proposed is the Italian-made REC-DUO, a decentralised through-wall ventilation system that works with the design of each space,” says Massimo.

“The REC-DUO units are installed in each room based on usage and volume — and can be linked to other units via Bluetooth to create convective air movement inside the space.”

And it wasn’t just the desirable features inherent in the solution that made the REC-DUO units attractive — it was also the ease of installation and maintenance.

“It’s the ease of installation, the stylish Italian design, the installation kit designed by solutionair to meet the NZ Building Code,” says Massimo.

“These features make it stand out. The unobtrusive installation also complements the simple design of the village, a requirement the developer stated in his brief.”

Of course, the REC-DUO also excels at its primary function: delivering excellent performance and heat recovery. It has a very high efficiency decentralised ceramic core with heat recovery up to 90%.

This makes it ideal for residential applications such as Rockford Point — medium-to-high density living projects which are coming under more scrutiny in light of the recent Building Code changes.

Massimo says the ventilation ensures that air remains healthy — and residents don’t even need to let fresh air in from the outside to keep their homes fresh and dry.

“The REC-DUO adds a high level of comfort inside each space without the need to open doors and windows,” he says. “It’s essentially a 24/7 ventilation solution controlled by the user, based on need and demand.”

“It ticked every box for the Rockford Point development.”

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