Healthy living environment

High indoor air quality and a better feel-good climate with Rigips drywall systems

The quality of indoor air influences our well-being, whether we are at home, in the workplace or in public buildings.
Pollutants in the air indoors can cause problems such as headaches and dizziness. However, exposure to high levels of pollutants can also lead to serious health problems.
Even during building planning, you can make the right decisions with RIGIPS drywall systems to ensure healthy indoor air quality.

Pollutants in indoor air: sources and prevention

Healthy living environment
We spend a large part of our lives indoors. Therefore, it is only natural that the air we breathe indoors should not have any harmful health effects. While pollutants can enter a building through ventilation, they can also be present in building materials, such as those used for floors, walls and ceilings, as well as in furniture.
Pollutants in the air outside can be managed to some extent through ventilation systems with the right filters. To avoid internal sources of pollution, building and finishing materials should be considered early in the planning phase. Product certifications and quality seals can help you to identify the best materials for healthy construction.
Rigips drywall systems are proven to be biologically safe as they emit very low levels of, or no, emissions into indoor spaces. Certifications such as the IBR (Institute for Building Biology Rosenheim) seal and the Sentinel House Institute seal prove their contribution to sustainable building planning.

Building biology tested material, natural raw materials

RIGIPS products are tested and evaluated for pollutants and environmental compatibility by the independent Institute for Building Biology Rosenheim GmbH (IBR). They are then awarded certification as healthy building materials.

Healthy indoor climate with a premium air purification effect

All Activ’Air boards from RIGIPS contain a unique organic-mineral active ingredient. This ingredient has the ability to absorb formaldehyde from indoor air, transform it into harmless, inactive compounds and bind these compounds permanently. This ensures a sustainable breakdown process with no risk of re-emission. Find out more about the ActivAir products from RIGIPS here. (Insert link to ActivAir page – if available)

Recommendation from Sentinel House Institute

The Sentinel House Institute is a leading provider of engineering services and a knowledge leader in healthier construction and

renovation projects. Since 2008, it has developed a scientifically sound process for planning and executing quality assurance in health during construction, renovation and refurbishment. This allows planners, builders, craftsmen and investors to reliably plan, construct and operate healthier buildings.

Selected RIGIPS drywall materials are featured on the "Products for Healthy Construction" platform. Through this online platform, the Sentinel House Institute provides everyone involved in the construction industry with access to a wealth of expertise and experience in health, quality assurance and comfort.