According to the climate characteristics and building requirements of different regions in Greece, the following areas are particularly suitable for installing ERV (energy recovery ventilation) systems:
1. Southern coastal and island areas
Santorini (such as Oia Town, Imerovigli)
The island is densely populated with high-end hotels, and has high requirements for indoor air quality and energy saving. The ERV system can balance the high temperature and
high humidity environment, maintain constant temperature and humidity, and meet the passive building standards (continuous ventilation and high-efficiency filtration are required).
Vouliagamenis and Glyfada
As top seaside wealthy areas, villas and high-end apartments are generally equipped with advanced facilities. ERV effectively controls humidity in a humid sea breeze environment to
avoid mold growth, which meets the comfort needs of high-net-worth people.
Naxos Island (such as Naxos Chora)
Hotels need to balance the ventilation of open spaces (such as hot tubs) and enclosed guest rooms. The heat recovery function of ERV can reduce air conditioning energy consumption,
which is in line with its "luxury urban oasis" positioning.
2. Athens Metropolitan Area
Traditional wealthy areas in the north (Kifissia, Chalandri)
International schools and embassy areas are concentrated, and the indoor air quality is strictly required. ERV's MERV 13 level filtration can purify pollen and pollutants, meet the health needs of
sensitive groups (such as students), and is suitable for the climate with cold winters and hot summers.
Emerging areas in the south (such as Voula)
Affected by the renovation of the old airport, new properties are densely built and focus on appreciation potential. The ERV system is in line with the design trend of passive houses
(such as low energy consumption and fresh air all year round), which enhances the competitiveness of real estate.
Landmark buildings in the city center (such as SNFCC Cultural Center)
Large public spaces require stable ventilation and energy saving. ERV's centralized system can serve multiple floors, reduce energy waste through heat exchange, and is suitable for
places such as opera houses and libraries.
3. Climate adaptability analysis
High humidity areas (islands/coastal areas): ERV is better than HRV because it can transfer moisture in the air and avoid excessive humidity indoors.
High pollution/high pollen areas (north of Athens): ERV’s filtration system absorbs particles and improves respiratory health.
Cold/hot areas: Energy recovery reduces temperature control energy consumption, prevents heat loss in winter, and reduces fresh air cooling burden in summer.
