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What if the spaces we spend our lives in influence us more than we think?

Indoor spaces shape our everyday lives far more than we realize. On average, we spend around 90% of our time indoors—at home, in offices, schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants, and many other places. These spaces are much more than just walls and ceilings—they play a central role in our health, well-being, and performance.

A well-regulated indoor climate helps everyone. We think more clearly when CO₂ levels are reduced. By reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter (PM), we not only avoid discomfort and long-term health risks, but also gain clarity, calm, and energy for everyday life. We feel more comfortable when noise levels are low and lighting is balanced. We perform better when temperature and humidity are within the optimal range. For people with health conditions such as asthma, allergies, or chronic fatigue, supportive indoor conditions can make a significant contribution to relief and recovery. But even healthy people benefit significantly—by maintaining their health, improving concentration, and increasing well-being.

Conventional systems for monitoring indoor air quality have many limitations—especially when it comes to understanding the actual impact of environmental factors on health criteria. Many systems operate in isolation, collecting raw data without deriving meaningful insights or concrete recommendations. Users see values and diagrams, but often do not receive a well-founded analysis or practical advice based on health standards. This leaves it unclear how exactly CO₂, particulate matter, or VOCs affect well-being, stress, performance, and more. In addition, existing systems are often expensive and difficult to integrate into real-world environments, especially when infrastructure or technical expertise is lacking.

VitoNode was developed to change that:

The idea is based on years of practical experience in industry and research—including a doctoral project at TU Dresden in Germany and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. This foundation has given us valuable insights into the connections between indoor environments and human health. On this basis, we have developed an integrated hardware and software solution that is easy to use, cost-effective, and scalable. It covers the entire chain for healthier indoor spaces—from high-precision measurement and algorithmic evaluation to the intelligent control of networked devices.