Hospitals are places with a high traffic of people, so air curtains are a necessity in these buildings. Their wide entrances, entrance halls with nearby stairs and long corridors, make them places of great complexity in terms of ventilation. 

In these spaces, drafts and energy losses are usually generated, air barriers are the best allies to guarantee energy savings and avoid the inconvenience caused to users. In addition, to contribute to the protection of the controlled indoor environment that these spaces require.

Irish Vent, Airtècnics distributor specializing in air conditioning solutions for the Irish market, has completed the installation of Airtècnics Zen air curtains in a newly built hospital.

The project stands out for the choice of customized units in white finish, which visually integrate with the building's modern healthcare architecture.

Advantages of installing air curtains in hospitals

Hospitals have specific needs that make air curtains a technically and economically advantageous solution:

• Cross-contamination control: entrances and traffic areas are critical points where outside air can introduce contaminants, allergens or unwanted particles. A properly sized air curtain minimizes the entry of outside air.
• Energy efficiency: Healthcare facilities operate 24 hours a day with high-capacity HVAC systems. Every time a main access door is opened, a significant loss of energy occurs. Air curtains can reduce heat loss in frequent accesses by up to 80%, translating into measurable operational savings and a lower carbon footprint for the building.
• Comfort for patients and staff: Cold drafts in lobbies and accesses generate discomfort, especially for patients with reduced mobility or in vulnerable situations. A properly installed air curtain eliminates these drafts without obstructing the passage, improving the experience of users and workers.
• Regulatory compliance: In many countries, hospitals must meet strict standards for indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency. Air curtains contribute to compliance with regulations such as EN 16005 (automatic pedestrian doors) and ventilation requirements for healthcare spaces, according to ASHRAE.

CONCLUSION

The installation of Airtècnics Zen air curtains in the new Limerick hospital is an example of how air conditioning technology can adapt to the demands of the healthcare sector without compromising aesthetics or efficiency. For distributors like Irish Ventilation, this type of project reinforces their position as specialists in high-value solutions.

For potential air curtain solutions in hospital or healthcare projects, Airtècnics offers the combination of technical performance, customization and reliability that these demanding environments require. 

Request specialized information and discover how Airtècnics solutions can add value to your facilities.