Cambridge, United Kingdom
Breathing Buildings is a UK-based startup that specializes in providing low energy hybrid and natural ventilation systems for the education, energy, and construction industries. Founded in 2006, the company emerged as a spinout from the University of Cambridge, leveraging the principles of mixing ventilation in winter and natural upward displacement ventilation in the summer.
Breathing Buildings' key technology, the proprietary low energy e-stack mixing ventilation system, was developed as part of a major research program at the BP Institute with funding from BP plc and was patented by the University of Cambridge. The company holds exclusive rights to this innovative technology. In April 2014, the startup received a grant investment from BloombergNEF, which further boosted its growth and development.
Notably, in December 2016, Breathing Buildings forged a partnership with Volution Group plc to expand its market reach and enhance its offerings in the field of sustainable ventilation solutions. This strategic move positioned the company for accelerated expansion and increased industry influence.
