The real estate industry has witnessed a significant shift towards green and sustainable building practices past decade.
The outbreak of Covid-19 has not only changed our lifestyles but has also prompted us to review the spaces we inhabit. With more individuals spending extended periods at home, the importance of indoor space hygiene and safety has improved. Houses have changed into multifunctional spaces, encompassing not only living areas but also offices, schools, and even restaurants in the pandemic era.
With the pandemic concerns have been raised about the health and safety of public indoor spaces. The realisation that Covid-19 can spread through airborne information has intensified these worries. As an outcome, the spotlight is now on the safety of the built environment, prompting us to question whether our buildings are equipped to provide a secure setting for living and working, space.
These growing market demands and health-related concerns call upon developers to prioritise wellness and safety in upcoming property developments, whether residential or commercial.
The question is: How to initiate this transformation?
Creating buildings that emphasize wellness and sustainability requires a pragmatic and functional approach. Sometimes, the most impactful changes can be subtle yet effective, as exemplified by a seemingly simple element such as paint.
Among the various components of an indoor space, walls constitute the largest surface area, often overlooked in terms of cleaning and sanitation. Neglecting wall hygiene can directly affect the health of the building's occupants, especially during a pandemic, potentially turning walls into breeding grounds for viruses and bacteria.
To address this concern, Nippon Paint, a leader in coatings technology committed to promoting indoor safety and wellness, has introduced Nippon Paint VirusGuard. This groundbreaking paint transforms ordinary walls into protective barriers.
VirusGuard stands as the first anti-viral and anti-bacterial paint, designed by Nippon Paint, and has proven efficacious against Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) via its Silver Ion Technology.
Utilizing the world's oldest natural antimicrobials, Silver Ion Technology has been scientifically validated to hinder the growth of microorganisms, eradicating 99.9% of harmful viruses and bacteria, including Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza (H1N1), hand-foot-and-mouth disorder (HFMD), MRSA, E.Coli, and staphylococcus aureus.
Nippon Paint VirusGuard ensures protection by preventing the spread of viruses and bacteria through a three-step approach: deactivating their functions, halting multiplication, and ultimately causing their demise.
Moreover, Nippon Paint VirusGuard is an ultra-low volatile organic compound (VOC) and low-odour paint certified by SIRIM QAS International. It proudly bears the Green Label and holds a spot in the Green Choice Series, contributing to environmental preservation.
By converting diverse indoor spaces into safe zones, Nippon Paint VirusGuard doesn't just prioritize homes but extends its application to health centres, educational institutions, and other public facilities. Hospitals, clinics, classrooms, multi-purpose halls, canteens, and more can all benefit from the safety Nippon Paint VirusGuard provides.
As economic activities gradually resume amidst carefully enforced standard operating procedures, safety remains paramount. Commercial spaces, restaurants, offices, meeting rooms, pantries, lobbies, aged care facilities, and prayer rooms all warrant a safe environment. Nippon Paint VirusGuard can establish worry-free indoor surroundings for building occupants and the general public alike.
We can foster safer spaces, greener surroundings, and sustainable structures through a modest investment.