Breathing Buildings wins investment backing
Natural-ventilation innovator Breathing Buildings has secured an investment of £400 000 from the Low Carbon Innovation Fund as part of a total funding package worth around £1 million. This fund is managed by green merchant bank Turquoise International, and the investment will support Breathing Buildings as it seeks to commercialise its low-energy ventilation system, which is primarily designed for new buildings.
In winter, incoming cold air is mixed with hot interior air before it reaches occupants to create a comfortable working environment in which air quality remains high. In summer, the system typically operates with high flow rates; it can also be used with thermally massive buildings to exploit the benefits of passive night cooling.
Francis Wright, director at Turquoise International, commented, ‘Turquoise and the Low Carbon Innovation Fund are committed to supporting innovative low-carbon business as their develop their market offering.’
