Newton, Mass.--June 2004--Aircuity Inc. launched its Optima™ system at the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) sponsored Office Building Show in Toronto. The portable system collects and analyzes data on the delivered performance of building HVAC systems and can identify energy-saving opportunities. In a statistical survey of 276 buildings, over ventilation was found to be four times more common as under ventilation. Reductions in the ventilation rate, even minor ones, can generate significant energy savings without compromising occupant comfort and health. Facility managers are faced with balancing operating costs and maintaining tenant comfort. Informed decisions may be made based on a comprehensive analysis of the indoor environment generated by the Optima™ system.

One device, the Optima monitor, collects data on temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, small and large particles, radon, and TVOCs (total volatile organic compounds). The raw data is transmitted to the Aircuity Knowledge Center, for analysis by a powerful artificial intelligence program that uses the collective knowledge and experience of building experts. Results are accessible quickly, often within 24 hours, and comprehensive reports include suggestions for corrective action. In addition to reducing energy expenses, Optima may be used for complaint response, to validate the efficacy of preventive maintenance programs, or to correct HVAC system deficiencies.

The Optima system was previously designated as an R&D 100 Award winner and earned an honorable mention in the 2004 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The R&D awards annually recognize the 100 most technologically significant new products and processes of the year. Past award winners also include the fax machine, Taxol (an anti-cancer drug), and HDTV.

About Aircuity
Aircuity Inc. is the leading manufacturer of technology to analyze and help optimize the comfort, health, and energy aspects of a building's indoor environment. This technology is transforming how people monitor, evaluate, control and maintain their buildings. The system was developed in collaboration with Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc., the primary research contractor for the EPA's Indoor Environments Division.