The Research and Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC) by Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC) reaffirms its core mission of 'For All Well-Being,' which focuses on creating sustainable quality of life for all beings on Earth. Following the launch of the city-level air purifier 'Fah Sai,' an automatic hybrid air purification tower, in January, RISC collaborated with partners including the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Bangkok Design Week 2020, and the Ratchaprasong Business Association (RSTA) to install six advanced city-level air purifiers named 'Fresh One.' These electrostatic air purifiers can purify air at a maximum rate of 9,000 cubic meters per hour and filter PM 2.5 pollutants. 'Fresh One' has been installed in front of the Magnolia Ratchadamri Boulevard building on Ratchadamri Road in the Ratchaprasong area throughout 2020 to purify the air and collect data on air quality, system performance, and the devices themselves to enhance the efficiency of pedestrian-level air purifiers. Additionally, it will analyze the quantity and types of dust collected to serve as a database for the city's air quality.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sing Intarachuto, Head of the Advisory Committee at RISC, stated, "RISC by MQDC is committed to developing sustainable quality of life. In the past, we focused primarily on research related to indoor quality of life since people spend over 90% of their time indoors. However, last year's air quality crisis motivated RISC to expand its research to cover outdoor environments. We have developed two technologies for city-level air purifiers based on studies of effective air purification systems: 1. The hybrid automatic air purification tower used in 'Fah Sai,' launched in mid-January, and 2. The electrostatic air purifier used in 'Fresh One,' which is currently being installed in front of the Magnolia Ratchadamri Boulevard building on Ratchadamri Road in the Ratchaprasong area of Bangkok."

The electrostatic air purifier utilizes electrostatic precipitation technology, releasing positive charges to attract dust particles, which are then drawn to a surface with opposite charges. The resulting air is clean, passing through washable filter plates that help reduce PM2.5 particulate matter.

"RISC chose to develop two technologies for city-level air purifiers because studies have shown they are highly effective in air purification and require minimal maintenance, making them suitable for urban air purification. Additionally, we plan to collect data on the performance of the air purifiers throughout 2020 to assess their efficiency under varying seasonal weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and direction. This will help us understand dust behavior and analyze the sources and causes of dust to address the root problems more effectively before expanding the findings to the public in the future, in line with MQDC and RISC's goals to benefit not only MQDC residents but all citizens," Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sing added.

Dr. Siwarak Siwawong, Director of the National Security Technology and Commercial Application Center at NSTDA, expressed, "NSTDA is pleased to collaborate with RISC, a private organization ready to face numerous innovation challenges in developing the electrostatic air purifier 'Fresh One' or large-scale air purifiers to help create clean air for the city. This initiative builds on ideas that benefit society. NSTDA and RISC have combined their expertise and commitment to developing new technologies to enhance sustainable well-being for everyone. We sincerely hope that 'Fresh One' will be part of the solution to the air quality crisis for society."

Mr. Apisit Laisattru-Klai, Director of the Creative Economy Promotion Office (Public Organization), stated, "As the organizer of Bangkok Design Week 2020, we are delighted that RISC has chosen to showcase the electrostatic air purifier 'Fresh One' and the hybrid automatic air purification tower 'Fah Sai' at the event. We are proud to support the exhibition of works that significantly impact the quality of life for Bangkok residents. This also allows Bangkok Design Week 2020 to expand its exhibition space and reach a broader audience. The air quality crisis is a concern for all of us, and we hope that Bangkok Design Week 2020 will serve as a platform to raise awareness about air quality issues and inspire change."

Mr. Chai Srivigrom, President of the Ratchaprasong Business Association (RSTA), stated, "The Ratchaprasong Business Association is proud that MQDC has chosen to be a member of our association and contribute to the development of the Ratchaprasong area. I commend the commitment to creating sustainable quality of life that extends beyond just MQDC residents but also considers the broader community. RISC is an organization with experts in research and innovation for better living conditions. I believe that the installation of 'Fresh One,' or six electrostatic air purifiers in the Ratchaprasong area, which is the heart of Bangkok and sees around 600,000 people daily, will help alleviate the air crisis in Ratchaprasong. I hope that MQDC will analyze the collected dust data to enhance technology efficiency and address root problems effectively, expanding the findings to the public in line with MQDC's vision."

'Fresh One,' the electrostatic air purifier, is located in front of the Magnolia Ratchadamri Boulevard building on Ratchadamri Road, while 'Fah Sai,' the hybrid automatic air purification tower, is situated in the Family Park of the 101 True Digital Park project. Both devices will be installed throughout 2020.