Installation of a new energy efficiency and air cleaning system at the Pierce Gym!

It is with great pleasure, we inform you that within the framework of our commitment to conserving energy and protecting the environment, in July, we proceeded with the installation of special equipment at the Pierce Gym. On the one hand, it aims at ensuring a healthy environment for the athletes to train in, through the cleansing of the air from viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 and on the other hand, it aims at improving the performance of the air-conditioner, resulting in the thermal comfort of the athletes.

There are 12 machines combined, installed on the ceiling of the court following the operation hours of the air-conditioning of this space. At a very low operational and maintenance cost, we aspire to achieve:

• the cleansing of the air from pathogenic pollutants by 99% as well as the reduction of odors, through special filters


• the conservation of energy, up to 30%, for the air-conditioning of the area, through a mechanism of appropriate air circulation

The aforementioned very important upgrade is in the context of the continuous improvement of our athletic facilities, with the following major projects already completed:

• At the Deree Gym, the insulation of the roof, the installation of a new air conditioning system and the change of lights to high energy efficient LEDs.


• At the Fitness Center, the installation of a new floor.


• At the Swimming Pool, the installation of new machines at the boiler room, the construction of new locker rooms at the entrance level and on the pool deck, and the change of the lights to high energy efficient LEDs.


• At the Soccer Field, the replacement of the synthetic turf with a new environmentally friendly, and the change of the lights to high energy efficient LEDs.


• At the Pierce Gym, the installation of a new floor at both courts, the construction of new locker rooms, and the change of the lights to high energy efficiency LEDs.


• At all sports facilities, the installation of access card readers.


• The installation of three "smart" coolers, to supply clean drinking water and avoid the use of plastic bottles.


• Last, but not least, the implementation of an electronic registration, booking and payment program, saving thousands of pages of paper!

We are continuously making an effort to improve our facilities and carbon footprint!
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