Air Quality & Conditioning Unit
One Cabinet.
Complete Air Quality.
No furnace. No air handler. No HRV. No ductwork. No air purifier.
The AQCU removes contaminants directly — CO₂, VOCs, formaldehyde, particulates — eliminating the need for dilution ventilation entirely.
The Problem
Traditional Ventilation is Broken
Buildings ventilate to dilute contaminants. This wastes enormous energy conditioning outdoor air — especially in extreme climates.
Dilution is Wasteful
Traditional buildings ventilate to dilute contaminants. This means constantly conditioning outdoor air — heating it in winter, cooling it in summer.
Extreme Climate Penalty
In high-delta climates (Canada, Scandinavia, Alps), the energy cost of conditioning outdoor air is enormous. The colder outside, the more you pay.
Complex Equipment
Furnaces, air handlers, HRVs, ERVs, ductwork, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers — all to achieve what one system could do.
Ductwork Problems
Ducts accumulate dust, require ceiling bulkheads, create noise, and need regular cleaning. They're a maintenance burden for the life of the building.
60-80%
Ventilation energy waste
15-25
kWh/m²·year lost to outside air
7+
Components replaced by AQCU
The Solution
Remove Contaminants. Keep the Air.
The AQCU is a floor-standing cabinet that provides everything a building needs for comfort and air quality — without continuous ventilation.
Combined with a heat pump and hydronic radiant floors/ceilings, the AQCU eliminates the need for traditional HVAC equipment. One cabinet handles air quality, humidity control, supplemental tempering, and monitoring.
Remove, Don't Dilute
AQCU captures and removes CO₂, VOCs, formaldehyde, and particulates directly — no outdoor air needed for air quality.
Regenerable Sorbents
CO₂ sorbent beds regenerate automatically during off-peak hours. No filters to replace for years.
Minimal Energy
Normal operation uses just 100-200W. No energy wasted conditioning outdoor air. 60-80% less than traditional ventilation.
Silent Operation
Less than 35 dB(A) at 1m during normal operation. No ductwork noise, no air rushing through vents.
1000 × 1000 × 2000mm
Floor-standing cabinet
Simplification
What It Replaces
Traditional HVAC requires 7+ separate components. The AQCU system needs just three.
Traditional Stack
Furnace
Space heating
$3,000 - $6,000
Air Conditioner
Space cooling
$3,000 - $7,000
HRV / ERV
Ventilation + heat recovery
$2,500 - $5,000
Ductwork
Air distribution
$3,000 - $8,000
Air Purifier
Particulate removal
$500 - $1,500
Dehumidifier
Humidity control (summer)
$1,000 - $2,500
Humidifier
Humidity control (winter)
$800 - $2,000
CO₂ Monitor
Air quality sensing
$300 - $800
Total Traditional Cost
$14,100 - $32,800
AQCU System
Heat Pump
Generates hot/cold water + DHW
Hydronic Radiant
Radiant floors + ceilings
AQCU
Air quality, humidity, tempering, monitoring
AQCU Target Price
$3,200 - $4,500
At scale production. Plus heat pump + radiant system.
Internal Architecture
How It Works
Air flows from bottom to top through a stack of treatment stages. Gravity assists condensate drainage.
Component Stack (Bottom → Top)
Operating Modes
Normal Recirculation
95%+Continuous air cleaning at 300-600 m³/h. Coil provides tempering/dehumidification as needed.
Power: 100-200W
CO₂ Regeneration
1-2×/dayScheduled during low occupancy. EAHP heats sorbent to 60-70°C to release captured CO₂.
Power: 500-1000W
Emergency Ventilation
RareTriggered by sensor alarm or sorbent failure. EAHP provides heat recovery from exhaust.
Power: Variable
IAQ Targets (WELL Building Standard)
CO₂
< 1000 ppm
Formaldehyde
< 27 ppb
TVOC
< 500 µg/m³
PM2.5
< 15 µg/m³
Relative Humidity
30-60%
Technical Details
Specifications
Everything you need to know for planning and installation.
Physical
Dimensions
W × D × H
1000 × 1000 × 2000mm
Form Factor
Utility closet or corner
Floor-standing cabinet
Weight
Estimated
120-180 kg
Airflow
Variable speed
300-600 m³/h
Coil Capacity
Heating/cooling
2-4 kW
Coverage
Residential
100-200 m²
Noise Level
At 1m, normal operation
< 35 dB(A)
Connections
Hydronic Supply
20mm
From building hot/cold water loop
Hydronic Return
20mm
To building loop
Condensate Drain
15mm
Gravity feed to drain riser
Potable Water
15mm
For humidifier (cold water)
Outside Air Duct
100-150mm
To shared riser / roof termination
Power
230V / 16A
Single phase
Data
RJ45 / WiFi
BMS integration, monitoring
Annual Costs
HEPA Filter
12-18 months
$50-80
VOC/HCHO Sorbent
24-36 months
$40-80
CO₂ Sorbent
5-10 years
$50-100
Electricity
Continuous
~$200
Total Annual
$340-460
At $0.15/kWh electricity
Designed for compatibility with ASHRAE 62.1 Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP), EN 16798-1, and Passive House standards. CE marking and refrigerant compliance (R290) planned.
Installation
Placement Options
The AQCU can be installed centrally with shared risers, or at the perimeter with wall penetrations. Choose based on your building type.
Central Placement
Optimal for multi-storey buildings. Units stacked vertically share risers through floor penetrations.
Best for: Multi-storey residential, offices, apartments
Perimeter Placement
Unit placed against exterior wall. All services penetrate through wall. Simpler for single-storey or retrofit.
Best for: Single-family homes, retrofits, additions
Ground Floor / Slab-on-Grade
No connection from below required. Condensate drains to floor drain or small pump. Services can come from wall, ceiling, or slab trench. Unit is fully standalone.
Complete Building System
Three Components. Complete Comfort.
The Ignis building system replaces traditional HVAC with three integrated components that work together for superior comfort and efficiency.
Heat Pump
Generates hot and cold water for the building. Air-to-water or ground-source. Also provides domestic hot water.
Learn about our R290 Heat PumpHydronic Radiant
Radiant floor heating + radiant ceiling cooling. Delivers thermal comfort silently and efficiently.
AQCU
Air quality, humidity control, supplemental tempering, and continuous monitoring. The final piece of the system.
You are hereSystem Flow
The heat pump generates temperature. Radiant surfaces distribute it. AQCU handles air quality.
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Reserve Your AQCU
Be among the first to experience the future of building air quality. For projects or individual installations.
Project Integration
For developers, architects, and Ignis builders
Target retail price at scale: $3,200 - $4,500 CAD. Pre-order deposits secure priority and early adopter pricing.
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