A brand new technological solution to the health hazards of polluted air: Sercair

People living in the city spend about 22 hours of their days indoor spaces in their offices, homes, schools and traffic. In these indoor spaces, materials of high insulation value are used to save energy. While the materials used prevent the natural air passage between the indoor and outdoor spaces to a great extent, the materials used in building construction and object production, cleaning chemicals, human factor and many other factors deteriorate the air quality in indoor environments day by day.

In indoor environments, we are exposed to up to 55 times more harmful compounds than open spaces! (ASHRAE) According to the research conducted, in indoor environments, we are exposed to up to 55 times more harmful compounds than open spaces. As a result of these harmful compounds, only air pollution in the houses causes 3.8 million deaths per year. Polluted weather conditions, which cause a significant increase in mortality rates day by day brings along many health problems such as asthma, headache, cardiovascular failures, lung disorders, respiratory problems, depression and shortness of breath. Sercair, the software infrastructure of which is developed in America to provide a better quality, healthier standard of living in indoor areas, conducts analyzes of temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, VOC (volatile organic compound), carbon monoxide and

particle amount at the same time and makes the interior air clean without any intervention.

A first in Turkish market and world market Today, various devices such as dehumidifier, humidifier, ionizer, air purifier, ozone generators and UVC lamp are used to regulate indoor air quality. For a healthy fresh air outcome, it is necessary to manage all devices at the same time, constantly monitor the air quality monitors and open the window. Although the process is very difficult to follow, the costs for maintaining the ambient temperature increase. Sercair, a system that eliminates all these difficulties and improves air quality by analyzing the air quality 24 hours a day, combines the tasks of all different air purification devices in a single device. Sercair, which has been a pioneer in the world market and in the Turkish market with these features it offers to users, also aims to minimize health problems caused by indoor air pollution due to usage.

Sercair improves the quality of life of its users! Turkey Brand Sales Director and Board Member Burak Onkardeşler, who states that Sercair detects the humidity level of the interior space with smart humidity sensors and regulates it in a fully automatic manner with the humidity units inside the device and keeps it at the ideal level, says that thanks to this feature, the product provides a comfortable sleep for both babies and adults and improves the quality of life of its users. Onkardeşler who conveys that Sercair that

traps harmful components with air purification filters prevents breathing polluted air, adds that the product captures dust, pet hair, oil smell, perfume and detergent odors, pollen, mold and bacteria that cannot be seen indoors. Sercair product features; • Analysis of temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, VOCs and particle content by means of specially designed sensors • Cleans the room air with activated carbon, pollen and hybrid filters and filters small particles, pollen, dust, odor particles, animal hair and bacteria in the air. • Makes a summary of all indoor and outdoor air sensor values on a weekly basis by making a retrospective evaluation and analysis • Low power consumption and very low noise level • Timely and easy filter replacement by warning thanks to Sercair.App application • Many mode options. Eco, standard, performance, quiet, Holiday mode switching • Easy-to-understand filter change time • Possibility of anti-bacterial and anti-allergenic usage • Sercair smart app-APP • Precision air quality sensors • Dehumidifier and humidification units • New Generation Polar Ionizer, UVC Led sterilization • Ozone Generator • Preheating and pre-cooling • Toxic gas sensor • Natural fragrance unit Thanks to Sercair APP application developed specifically for Sercair, the living space can be monitored and managed at any time via all smart devices. In addition, all indoor and outdoor air sensor values and detailed retrospective analysis can be examined through this application. Eco, standard, performance, holiday and quiet mode options are aimed at making the device operate in the most appropriate way.

Designed for offices, hospitals, hotels, schools, restaurants and all indoor environments, Sercair has authorized sales points in Los Angeles, Munich and İstanbul.

Turkish furniture in all continents

Why a global housing disruptor is bringing new appreciation to Turkish furniture design

With the vision to make people feel at home wherever they choose to live, Blueground has compiled an impressive portfolio of more than 2.000 beautiful and thoughtfully furnished apartments in nine cities around the world. Blueground seeks to be an optimal choice for expats, consultants and locals who are looking for a turnkey living solution for a month, a year or even longer. The Blueground apartments all over the world are designed with furniture, textiles, and accessories supplied from Turkey. Blueground Founding Partner Kurtuluş Korkmaz said, “On the first day of their arrival, we offer our guests a living space with attention to every detail.'' Blueground works with almost 100 suppliers from all over Anatolia: • Furniture - Ankara, Kocaeli, Denizli and Istanbul Home textile products - Denizli Carpets - Isparta, Konya and Karaman Lightings - Istanbul and Ankara Marble accessories - Afyon

Every month, 20 containers of furniture are sent to eight Blueground cities in three different continents - Europe, Middle East, and the US. In short, Blueground introduces Turkish furniture to the world through its collaboration with local suppliers. Together, they are building a network of stylish apartments across the globe. As Blueground’s first international expansion in 2016, the company dedicated themselves to partner with several small-scale furniture suppliers based in Turkey. The real estate tech company chose to build its supply chain in Turkey because of its belief in the country's growth potential and the capabilities of local manufacturers. By working directly with specialized suppliers, they are creating jobs at the source. To date, 15 of the company's 300 employees are dedicated to interior design and logistics. Their focus is to ensure that all Blueground apartments meet the company's values and standards, no matter where they are located. As a company that was born in Athens and first expanded to Istanbul, Blueground's handmade vintageinspired pieces look to the materials and textures of the Mediterranean, and their meticulously curated spaces are grounded in the company’s roots. By 2023, Blueground aims to reach the milestone of 50,000 apartments in 50 cities worldwide.

Kurtuluş Korkmaz Blueground Founding Partner

Some numbers on Blueground’s sourcing of Turkish furniture, housewares, textiles and home accessories: • When Blueground first started exporting highest quality materials from Turkey in 2017, the volume was 4 million TL. Furniture and household goods used to equip the company’s 2000+ apartments worldwide grew six times between 2017 to 2018, reaching 23M TL. With the expansion of Blueground to new markets, their new target is 40 million TL for 2019.

Profile

Blueground (https://www. theblueground.com/) is a real estate tech company that wants to make people feel at home wherever they choose to live. The company offers beautifully furnished and thoughtfully equipped apartments for a month, a year, or even longer that are designed to help people simply show up and start living. Motivated by its mission to create a tech powered living experience that guests love, homed in an organization where great people are proud to work, Blueground has grown quickly, surpassing 2,000 apartments and 300 team members in nine cities; New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Dubai, Istanbul and Athens. Blueground plans to have a presence in 50 cities around the world and a portfolio of more than 50,000 apartments by 2023.

Blueground provides premium housing through carefully selected apartments and furnishes all these apartments worldwide with Turkish furniture, textile products and accessories. The company, that aims to raise furniture exports to 40 million TL in 2019 in its new markets, develops both aesthetic and smart living spaces for its guests.