35 Million Euro Reconstruction of Eglės Sanatorija in Druskininkai: Invisible Technologies Will Create Comfort for Guests

Eglės Sanatorija in Druskininkai is undergoing a significant 35 million euro reconstruction, with a primary focus on enhancing guest comfort through the integration of advanced, often unseen, technologies. The project aims to create an environment where guests can relax and rejuvenate without being consciously aware of the underlying systems.

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The best engineering solutions are often invisible. A person shouldn't have to think about whether they are too hot or too cold, whether the air in the room is heavy, or if the system is too loud. They should simply feel good. That is precisely our goal – to create comfort that doesn't require thought.

"The best engineering solutions are often invisible. A person shouldn't have to think about whether they are too hot or too cold, whether the air in the room is heavy, or if the system is too loud. They should simply feel good. That is precisely our goal – to create comfort that doesn't require thought," explained Tomas Žemaitis, head of the facility department at Eglės Sanatorija.

The renovation places particular emphasis on maintaining a stable microclimate within the "Comfort+" buildings. This includes ensuring even heat distribution, efficient ventilation, and rigorous air quality control, all while optimizing energy efficiency. The sanatorium environment is crucial, as guest well-being is influenced not only by treatments and rest but also by the conditions they experience for extended periods.

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Being too hot, too cold, or having stuffy air is not just a matter of comfort. People come to a sanatorium to rest, recover, and regain strength, so the environment must help them, not add stress.

Ramūnas Poškevičius, the project manager for exploitation at Eglės Sanatorija, highlighted the importance of microclimate solutions for guest recovery. "Being too hot, too cold, or having stuffy air is not just a matter of comfort. People come to a sanatorium to rest, recover, and regain strength, so the environment must help them, not add stress," he stated. He emphasized the need for stability, noting that fewer temperature fluctuations allow guests to relax more easily.

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This system functions like the building's lungs. It must constantly supply rooms with fresh air, but the guest should not feel drafts, cold air currents, or noise. The air must move, but the person should not feel it physically. Then there is no impression of a closed room, drowsiness, or discomfort.

A key feature of the reconstruction is a modern ventilation and air quality control system designed to continuously supply fresh air, filter it, monitor CO₂ levels, and remove odors and pollutants. This system functions like the building's lungs, ensuring constant airflow without guests feeling drafts or hearing noise. Additionally, a water-based cooling system has replaced traditional freon systems, providing more stable temperatures and quieter operation. The lighting is also being redesigned to support the body's natural rhythms, maximizing natural light and adjusting artificial light to the time of day, aiding the transition between activity and rest.

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The sanatorium does not need a sudden feeling of cold. It needs natural, even coolness. A water-based system allows for precisely this kind of comfort – without sharp temperature changes, without unpleasant gusts of air, without additional noise. This is a solution that the guest may not name, but will certainly feel its result.