\”StoColor Climasan\” by Sto Corp., image/information source: Sto Corp.
The product is an innovative photocatalytic interior paint from Sto that purifies indoor air by breaking down odors and pollutants using standard room lighting, without needing sunlight. This makes it ideal for sustainable architecture projects focused on eco-friendly materials and improved indoor air quality.
Product Technology
StoColor Climasan employs photocatalysis, mimicking nature\’s process where light activates a catalyst to neutralize harmful organic substances and gases on coated surfaces. Harmful particles in the air adhere to walls and ceilings painted with it, then decompose into harmless components under artificial or natural light, enhancing air quality in high-traffic areas.
Key Features
- Breaks down odors and VOCs effectively with interior lighting only.
- Diffusion-open, wet scrub resistance class 2, hiding power class 1.
- Suitable for pastel tints; low-emission and non-toxic.
Real-World Case Study: Lotte Department Store
In Seoul, South Korea, StoColor Climasan was applied to walls and ceilings in an open restaurant area of the Lotte Department Store, a high-traffic public space prone to cooking odors and pollutants. The paint significantly improved ambient air quality by continuously neutralizing odors under standard lighting, demonstrating its efficacy in commercial hospitality settings without requiring special equipment.
Sustainable Architecture Applications
This paint aligns with eco-innovative building practices, used in hospitals, labs, hotels, malls, and residential projects to reduce pollutants and support green certifications like LEED. For urban regeneration in places like Bucharest, it offers a simple retrofit solution for better indoor environments in public or retrofitted buildings.
