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Butterfly Air Achieves Solution Certification from the Smart Building Collective | Certification, Driving Innovation in Clean Air and Industry Collaboration

Smart Building Collective | Certification is proud to announce that Butterfly Air has achieved the Smart Building Collective Solution Certification, a recognition awarded to innovative solutions that drive tangible outcomes in smart building ecosystems.

This certification validates Butterfly Air's commitment to delivering cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that enhance indoor air quality, support human health, and contribute to the energy efficiency of smart buildings. By benchmarking their solution against the SBC Framework, Butterfly Air has demonstrated its ability to align with industry best practices and deliver measurable value for customers and their buildings.

Through this certification, Butterfly Air joins a distinguished group of solution providers that prioritize quality, innovation, and impact in the smart building landscape.

What this means for their customers:

  • Showcasing a building’s readiness to meet ESG, health, and efficiency goals against the SBC benchmark

  • Opportunities to leverage capabilities to drive even greater innovation, integration, and certification upgrades.

  • Confidence in partnering with a solution recognized for proven performance and measurable ROI.

This achievement underscores Butterfly Air's role in shaping the future of smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings.

“Our purpose is deeply rooted in nature. Butterflies are not just beautiful creatures; they are vital indicators of the health of our environment. We want to make air quality tangible and engaging, so people immediately connect with the environment around them. Through Butterfly Air, we aim to bring accurate and accessible air quality information directly to users, helping them make better decisions for healthier spaces.” -Ali Munro, Butterfly Air Co-Founder

Butterfly Air Solution Certification:

Not a checklist but a dynamic process to score the existence and use of technology to measure

 

Building Usage

How people use the building informs the decisions of what space, amenities, system automation, and adjustments are required to better serve the needs of the users. If the needs of the user can be more effectively met, improvement to performance and cost base can be more easily realized.

Building Performance

Visibility into a building’s performance from a system perspective but also amenities, and machine management, allows optimization of operations and elimination of unnecessary costs or waste. This theme looks towards optimization of investment, improved efficiencies, consumption, and a minimization of environmental impact.

Building Environment

The physical environment of the building has never been more important than it is now. Healthy environments and more importantly data proving that environments are healthy will increasingly be required by users, building owners, and even governments.

Health, Safety, and Security

Technology is the only way we know if buildings are compliant with health and safety standards and truly capable of keeping users safe. Safety is a basic human requirement that all other aspects are built upon.

User Behavior and Collaboration

Smart Buildings are intrinsically connected to their function and the people inside of them. This theme explores how the building empowers user behavior and collaboration, supporting the maximization of value and purpose of the space.

Integrative Design and Connectivity

How well are the solutions integrated with one another and the building? The least number of solutions for the maximum benefit. Elimination of department silos and seamless system integration. Smart building and business continuity is dependent on internet connectivity levels within the building. This section explores integrative design and connectivity in detail.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is no longer just a technical concern—it’s becoming a visible, tangible aspect of daily life thanks to the innovative approach of Butterfly Air. Unlike traditional indoor air quality sensors that offer data in numbers and charts, Butterfly Air brings the invisible to life with its signature butterfly wings mounted on the sides of its sensors. These wings dynamically display the current IAQ status in real-time, giving a clear and intuitive signal to everyone in the room.

“Butterfly Air doesn’t just monitor air quality—it communicates it in a way that is impossible to ignore. By making air quality visible and accessible, we’re taking a major step forward in holding organizations accountable for healthier indoor spaces.” - Nicholas White, Managing Partner of Smart Building Collective

But transparency isn’t without its challenges. While many organizations embrace the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to healthy environments, others may hesitate, fearing scrutiny or backlash if conditions aren’t ideal.

“Transparency can feel like a risk, but it’s a powerful way forward. Butterfly Air turns data into dialogue, fostering awareness and education about air quality in ways that help everyone—from facilities teams to building occupants—take action.” Dr. Elizabeth Nelson, Head of Research and Innovation

A Game-Changer for Educational Institutions

The implications for educational institutions are particularly compelling. Schools and universities can leverage Butterfly Air not only to improve air quality for students and staff but also to educate future generations about its importance. Imagine a classroom where the air quality isn’t just monitored—it’s a daily lesson in environmental science and public health, with the butterfly wings serving as a live demonstration tool.

This real-time transparency empowers students and educators alike, fostering awareness and encouraging collective action toward maintaining healthier learning environments. Parents, too, gain peace of mind knowing their children are spending time in spaces that prioritize their well-being.

Driving a Movement Toward Transparency

Butterfly Air’s approach represents a bold shift in the industry. It challenges organizations to embrace transparency and engage with indoor air quality as an essential aspect of their operations. By making IAQ visible, Butterfly Air is helping society move toward a future where vital signs like air quality are as transparent as the air we breathe—and where accountability becomes the norm.

For organizations ready to lead the charge, Butterfly Air is more than a sensor—it’s a catalyst for change.

About Butterfly:

Butterfly Air is an innovative air quality sensor designed to connect people with their environment. Inspired by the butterfly, a natural indicator of environmental health, the sensor delivers precise air quality data, engaging users with a powerful visual and informational experience that promotes healthier and more sustainable spaces. Their products are proudly manufactured in the UK using a specially developed recycled plastic, reducing the carbon footprint by 49% per device and contributing to a more sustainable future. With a focus on innovation, energy efficiency, and sustainability, Butterfly IAQ sets a new benchmark for intelligent indoor air quality management for the market.

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