What happens when 30 students sit in a classroom with CO₂ levels nearing 3,000 ppm - three times the recommended limit? Focus drops. Illness spreads. And learning suffers.
Latvia took this challenge seriously. In 2022, its Ministry of Education and Science launched a nationwide initiative, equipping every public school with over 14,000 indoor air quality sensors developed by MESH. At just €12 per student, the investment enabled real-time monitoring of CO₂, temperature, and humidity - with all data made publicly available via co2.mesh.lv.
The impact? Even before HVAC automation, simply visualizing and acting on air quality data led to improved ventilation habits, more comfortable learning environments, and greater awareness. In several municipalities, integration with smart heating controls further reduced energy waste - with full ROI achieved within a single heating season.
This presentation explores how indoor air quality insights are transforming energy management, comfort, and wellbeing in schools, offices, and public buildings - and why this low-cost, high-impact model should serve as a blueprint for other regions.
See how you can tie indoor air quality directly to energy savings, public health, and the wellbeing of the people inside - because smarter buildings start with the air we share.
A real-world story of behavioral change, public sector innovation, and scalable smart control - whether you're a policymaker, integrator, or facilities expert, this is one session you don’t want to miss.
MESH GROUP Ltd
Arnis Glāznieks is the Executive Director and founder of MESH GROUP Ltd., a smart energy infrastructure company specializing in indoor air quality monitoring and HVAC control. For over a decade, MESH GROUP's software and electronics have powered smarter, healthier buildings - earning the trust of over 1,000 buildings, including every public school in Latvia.
With deep expertise in technology, energy efficiency, and public infrastructure, Arnis plays a key role in shaping the future of sustainable buildings. He is also a member of the Smart Energy Expert Working Group of the Latvian Council of Science, where he contributes to national strategies on smart energy and innovation.
At the Smart Buildings Show, Arnis brings his hands-on experience in delivering scalable, real-world solutions that improve indoor environments, reduce energy costs, and support long-term sustainability goals.
Mesh Energoparvaldiba Ltd.
Joining as co-speaker, Līva Lelīte, International Sales Manager at MESH, is on a mission to raise awareness of indoor air quality by sharing the story of MESH’s work with schools, public institutions, and commercial buildings to inspire real action beyond Latvia’s borders through international collaboration and smart building solutions.
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