FocusPod Solo™
FocusPod Solo Plus™
FocusPod Duo™
FocusPod Team™
FocusPod Meet™
FocusPod Max™Office Pod Ventilation
Ventilation
The spec that decides whether anyone uses it.
Acoustics get all the attention. Airflow is what determines whether people go back a second time.
FocusPod ventilation moves between 70 and 327 m³ of air per hour depending on model, changing the internal air roughly every 1.6 to 2.4 minutes. Airflow is adjustable, and the system also runs a five-minute exchange every thirty minutes when the pod is empty — so it is fresh when the next person walks in rather than stale.
Why this matters more than people expect
An acoustic pod is a sealed box. Sealing is what stops sound getting out, and it is also what stops air getting in. Without powered air exchange, a person inside a one-person booth becomes uncomfortable within about twenty minutes.
That discomfort is the main reason pods sit unused. Someone has a stuffy experience, then another, and after that they stop trying and go back to taking calls at their desk. The pod is still there, still acoustically excellent, and nobody is in it.
It is also why we cycle ventilation when the booth is empty. A pod that only ventilates while occupied is stale for the first few minutes of every session, which is exactly when someone forms their opinion of it.
Airflow by model
Factory figures| Model | Airflow | Air change | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | 0–70 m³/h | ~1.6 min | 1 person |
| Solo Plus | 0–110 m³/h | ~2.3 min | 1 person |
| Duo | 0–110 m³/h | ~2.3 min | 2 people |
| Team | 0–110 m³/h | ~2.3 min | 2 people |
| Meet | 0–218 m³/h | ~2.2 min | 4 people |
| Max | 0–327 m³/h | ~2.4 min | 6 people |
Airflow is adjustable from zero to the maximum shown. Most people run it low during calls and leave it higher between them.
How it works
Roof-mounted, ducted through the structure
Fans sit in the roof module with air channels running through the floor and roof panels, so air enters and leaves at opposite ends rather than swirling in place. Airflow through the space is what matters, not fan size.
Runs whether or not you're in it
Occupancy sensing drives lighting, but ventilation does not stop when the pod empties. A five-minute exchange every half hour keeps it fresh between users.
What to ask any supplier
Three questions1. What is the airflow in cubic metres per hour? A number, not an adjective. "Advanced ventilation" is not a specification.
2. What is the air change interval? This is the figure that translates to comfort. Under about four minutes is where a pod stays usable for extended sessions.
3. Does it run when the pod is empty? The question almost nobody asks, and the one that separates suppliers who have thought about real use from suppliers who have not.
Common questions
Do office pods have ventilation?
Yes, and it is the specification that most determines whether a pod actually gets used. FocusPod models move between 70 and 327 m³ of air per hour depending on size, changing the internal air roughly every 1.6 to 2.4 minutes.
How often does the air change in an office pod?
Every 1.6 minutes in a one-person booth and every 2.4 minutes in a six-person pod. Ventilation also runs a five-minute exchange every thirty minutes when the pod is empty, so it is fresh when the next person opens the door.
Do office pods get stuffy?
A poorly ventilated one does, usually within about twenty minutes, and that is the single most common reason pods stop being used. Ask any supplier for airflow in cubic metres per hour and whether ventilation runs when the booth is unoccupied. Vague answers are the warning sign.
Is the ventilation noisy?
It is designed to be unobtrusive and is adjustable, so you can run it lower during a call and higher between them. If you are comparing suppliers, sit inside a pod with the door closed for ten minutes with the fans running — that tells you more than any figure.
Can you add air conditioning to an office pod?
Yes. An air conditioning unit is available as an add-on for longer sessions or warmer rooms, on top of the standard ventilation system. It is worth considering for pods positioned near west-facing glazing.
Does the ventilation need maintenance?
Very little. Fan filters should be checked periodically depending on how dusty the environment is. There is no ducting, no condensate and nothing requiring a trade.
See also indoor air quality certification, maintenance, or the full range.
Sit in one for ten minutes.
It is the only real test. Our showrooms are at Molendinar on the Gold Coast and Newport in Melbourne — shut the door, stay a while, and see how it feels.