Breathing Buildings, a UK provider of controlled hybrid and natural ventilation systems, will present its full range of ventilation systems for schools, colleges, and universities at the Education Estates Exhibition and Conference, taking place at Manchester Central on 14–15 October 2025.
The event combines a two-day conference with an exhibition focused on funding, design, construction, and management of educational infrastructure.
The company’s stand will feature natural, hybrid, and mechanical ventilation systems designed to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency across education estates.
Ventilation and government funding
The exhibition follows the Government’s Spending Review, which allocated £2.4 billion annually over the next four years to rebuild more than 500 schools, alongside further investment in school maintenance.
Breathing Buildings says that with many schools looking to improve energy efficiency, the timing provides opportunities to integrate low-carbon ventilation into both new and refurbished buildings.
Matthew Cooper, Business Development Director at Breathing Buildings, says, “Visitors to our stand will be able to learn more about our complete ventilation solution, as well as service and maintenance options for schools, and how we can help create a healthy and productive learning environment.
“With the new Government funding, now is the ideal time for schools to invest in energy-efficient ventilation.”
Hybrid and mechanical options
The company’s Natural Ventilation with Heat Recycling (NVHR) range provides hybrid systems that combine natural and mechanical ventilation.
These units recycle heat from within the building while maintaining airflow and comfort, making them suitable for retrofitting and spaces with high heat gains.
An expanded version of the range, NVHRe, incorporates a low-resistance heat exchanger for both heat recycling and heat recovery.
According to the company, the NVHRe achieves 46% heat recovery efficiency with a low specific fan power of 0.075 W/l/s. Models include heating and cooling options to suit different climates and building requirements.
Breathing Buildings has also added the MVHRe mechanical ventilation range to support environments requiring consistent extraction or advanced filtration, such as gyms, libraries, or Air Quality Management Areas. With heat recovery efficiency of up to 93%, the system is intended to complement the company’s hybrid systems.
Environmental assessment
All ventilation units have been evaluated under the CIBSE TM65 methodology, allowing specifiers to assess embodied carbon and environmental impact. Breathing Buildings also provides design and modelling support, alongside on-site demonstrations and client services.
Visitors to stand 208 will be able to see the full range of ventilation solutions and learn more about service and maintenance options.
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