Modern ventilation for healthier learning spaces – Prana in King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham

Educational institutions often face a common yet critical issue: poor indoor air quality. At King Edward VI High School for Girls in Birmingham, the challenge was no different. Classrooms were experiencing stuffy air, excess humidity, and insufficient air exchange, especially during colder months. Opening windows caused uncomfortable drafts, heat loss, and energy inefficiency — not ideal for maintaining a productive and healthy learning environment.

Why Prana?
In 2020, the school opted for a smart solution — the installation of eight Prana 210C ERP PRO decentralised MVHR units, supplied and installed by Ecostream. The result? A significant improvement in indoor air quality without the drawbacks of traditional ventilation.

These units deliver a continuous supply of fresh, already heated air, eliminating stuffiness in the room while maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. By recovering heat from the outgoing stale air, Prana systems offer noticeable savings on heating costs — a crucial factor for any large building like a school.

No disruption to interiors
One of the key reasons Prana is so well-suited to retrofits and active environments like schools is that installation is quick, clean, and efficient. No structural damage, no mess, and no need for costly post-installation repairs or redecoration. Each unit is installed within just a few hours, without interfering with daily operations or interior aesthetics.

Advanced monitoring & control
What sets the Prana 210C ERP PRO apart is its built-in environmental monitoring system. Each unit includes sensors for CO₂, humidity, VOCs, temperature, and atmospheric pressure — providing real-time insights and automated adjustments to keep the environment healthy and balanced.

Why they’re expanding
Now, in 2025, the school is expanding their ventilation system by adding more Prana units. Why? Because the benefits are clear:

• No more stuffy classrooms or fogged-up windows
• Healthier pupils and staff thanks to cleaner air
• Lower energy bills due to efficient heat recovery

A Smart Investment in Comfort and Wellbeing
Modern schools require modern ventilation — and Prana delivers exactly that. For schools, offices, clinics, or homes, Prana’s decentralised systems offer a future-proof, energy-saving way to improve indoor air quality without compromise.