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Roskilde, Denmark – from dehumidifier to heat-recovery ventilation

An indoor-climate case illustrating the difference between removing moisture from air with a dehumidifier and establishing controlled air exchange.

Denmark · RoskildeModerator reviewedPublished 2026-08-29Updated 2026-09-08
Roskilde, Denmark – from dehumidifier to heat-recovery ventilation

Short answer

Ventilation with heat recovery was selected as part of the long-term approach to the indoor environment.

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Ventilation with heat recovery was selected as part of the long-term approach to the indoor environment.

What the case shows

The case illustrates that dehumidification and ventilation are different tools, and that the choice needs to suit the moisture source and the way the rooms are used.

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