Benefits
Humidity control is beneficial in many ways across a university campus.
Optimal Conditions for Research
Humidity control plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of materials and processes.
Healthy Conditions for Students and Staff
Proper levels of humidity protect respiratory health and prevent airborne cross-infection.
Ideal Atmosphere for Preservation
Archives, libraries and museums all contain valuable materials that are sensitve to moisture.
Humidification for University and College Campuses
Universities and Colleges support a wide range of academic, research and technical environments, each with different humidity requirements. When teaching or research involves humidity-sensitive materials, equipment or processes, precise environmental control becomes essential.
Medical schools may require stable humidity for MRI scanners and accurate imaging. Research labs often need controlled conditions for experiments and testing. Veterinary departments must maintain appropriate environments for animal care, while photographic facilities need to protect sensitive film and reduce chemical evaporation. Music programs also rely on stable humidity to help preserve wooden instruments.
Condair provides humidification expertise and engineering support for campuses of all sizes, helping maintain the right indoor conditions across diverse faculties, facilities and applications.
Medical schools may require stable humidity for MRI scanners and accurate imaging. Research labs often need controlled conditions for experiments and testing. Veterinary departments must maintain appropriate environments for animal care, while photographic facilities need to protect sensitive film and reduce chemical evaporation. Music programs also rely on stable humidity to help preserve wooden instruments.
Condair provides humidification expertise and engineering support for campuses of all sizes, helping maintain the right indoor conditions across diverse faculties, facilities and applications.
Dehumidification for Campus Facilities
Excess humidity can lead to mold and mildew, which may damage building materials, affect occupant health and harm furniture, archives or other valuable assets. University and college campuses often include historic buildings, storage areas and specialty spaces where humidity can be difficult to control without dedicated dehumidification.
Many fields of study also require consistently low humidity for materials, equipment or processes. These may include food science, life sciences, electronics, art conservation and museum studies.
Condair offers condensing and desiccant dehumidification technologies for local or centralized humidity control. Systems can be applied in individual rooms or integrated into air handling units to support stable conditions across a building.
Many fields of study also require consistently low humidity for materials, equipment or processes. These may include food science, life sciences, electronics, art conservation and museum studies.
Condair offers condensing and desiccant dehumidification technologies for local or centralized humidity control. Systems can be applied in individual rooms or integrated into air handling units to support stable conditions across a building.
Humidity Control for Health
Indoor humidity between 40–60% RH supports healthier learning and working environments. Within this range, the respiratory system can better defend against airborne infection, while fewer infectious viruses remain airborne.
Lecture halls, classrooms and offices bring students, faculty and staff into shared spaces for extended periods. Proper humidity control helps reduce airborne transmission risks while supporting comfort, attendance and operational continuity.
Mid-range humidity also helps reduce dry eyes, itchy skin and dehydration, which can affect concentration, comfort and the ability to learn.
Lecture halls, classrooms and offices bring students, faculty and staff into shared spaces for extended periods. Proper humidity control helps reduce airborne transmission risks while supporting comfort, attendance and operational continuity.
Mid-range humidity also helps reduce dry eyes, itchy skin and dehydration, which can affect concentration, comfort and the ability to learn.
Use Cases
Anti-Static and ESD Prevention
Low humidity increases static buildup because dry air acts as an insulator, making electrostatic discharge (ESD) more likely. Maintaining 40–60% relative humidity helps dissipate electrical charges and significantly reduces ESD risk.
Managing humidity for long-term preservation
To protect and preserve materials, a stable environment is essential. This includes avoiding extremes of humidity and, more importantly, rapid fluctuations.
Humidity Reduces Respiratory Infections
Optimal humidity reduces the risk of respiratory infections, shortens the lifespan of viruses, inhibits the spread of infectious viruses through the air and protects against colds, flu and COVID-19.
Discover Condair in Action
Cambridge University, UK
The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and is the world's third-oldest university in continous operation. The university includes 31 semi-autonomous constituent colleges and over 150 academic departments, faculties, and other institutions organised into six schools. Condair humidification systems are used in many buildings at The University of Cambridge across research, healthcare and heritage areas, as well as for animal and human health purposes.
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established 1636. Its history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.Condair RS steam humidifiers are helping maintain the ideal indoor humidity at Harvard University.
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is probably the best-known university in Switzerland and secures one of the top positions in the global ranking of universities on a regular basis. Founded in 1855 as the Swiss Federal Polytechnic, ETH is primarily dedicated to the technical, mathematical and scientific fields. Condair steam humidifiers ensure healthy and comfortable air humidity in the labs and classrooms.
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city of Edinburgh, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university.Condair is proud to be supporting the University of Edinburgh across various facilities with electric steam and evaporative humidifiers.
Cern, Meyrin (Geneva), Switzerland
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a leading institution in modern physics and nuclear research. It attracts international scientists and engineers to explore the fundamental properties of the universe, notably through its Large Hadron Collider, where atoms are accelerated to nearly the speed of light and collide.
Visitors to CERN can gain engaging insights into particle physics at the Globe of Science and Innovation. This interactive exhibit offers a deeper understanding of CERN's fascinating research projects, while our Condair RS steam humidifiers ensure optimal air moisture levels for a comfortable experience.
Visitors to CERN can gain engaging insights into particle physics at the Globe of Science and Innovation. This interactive exhibit offers a deeper understanding of CERN's fascinating research projects, while our Condair RS steam humidifiers ensure optimal air moisture levels for a comfortable experience.
Ashland University
Ashland University is a mid-sized, private, non-profit university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The university consists of a 135-acre main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and northern Ohio.
Australia Antarctic Division
The Australian Antarctic Division's headquarters near Hobart houses Australia's national Antarctic program research efforts. The Program is highly collaborative, with partnerships across government and more than 150 national and international research institutions. These agencies employ more than 800 scientists and technical staff, making Hobart the world's largest centre of cold climate expertise and research. These institutions also support the development of approximately 150 postgraduate students, who will become the next generation of Antarctic scientific researchers.
National Art School
The National Art School, is a tertiary level art school based in Sydney, Australia. The School is an accredited Higher Education Provider offering specialised study in studio arts practice with study offered at a range of levels in various studio disciplines. The Condair CP3 steam humidifier is helping to maintain the ideal internal humidity in the school.
The University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia.
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, commonly referred to as UQ, is an Australian public research university primarily located in Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. Condair humidification systems are helping maintain the humidity in one of Australia's oldest, most selective and comprehensive university.
California State University
California State University, is the second-oldest campus out of 23 in the California State University system. It is located in Chico, California, about ninety miles north of Sacramento.
Adams State College
Adams State University is a small, state-supported liberal arts university in Alamosa, Colorado, U.S., in the San Luis Valley, home to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
University of Television and Film (HFF), Munich - Germany
Condair hybrid humidifiers deliver precise, hygienic humidity control at Munich‚ The HFF University of Television and Film, ensuring comfort and ideal indoor conditions.
IUPUI Campus
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis is a public research university located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kelly School of Business
The Kelley School of Business is a business school of Indiana University in Indiana, United States. As of 2009, approximately 5,500 full-time students are enrolled on its Bloomington campus, as well as 1,750 students at the Indianapolis campus.
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