Panasonic OASYS™ Concept Home Sets a New Standard for Whole Home Wellness

In March 2025, Panasonic introduced its revolutionary OASYS™ Whole Home Air Quality Management Solution through the launch of the first-ever Panasonic OASYS Concept Home in Houston, TX. This milestone project, built in partnership with CRAFTED Custom Homes, showcases how advanced HVAC technology can transform indoor environments, delivering superior comfort, energy efficiency, and wellness. The Concept Home has earned the prestigious Indoor airPLUS qualified designation and is ENERGY Star certified per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), affirming its leadership in fresher indoor air and energy-efficient performance.

The Panasonic OASYS™ system is more than a traditional HVAC setup—it’s a fully integrated air quality management solution that combines ventilation fans, energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), and HVAC units into a single, seamless system. Working in tandem with a tightly sealed building envelope, OASYS continuously delivers fresh, filtered air throughout the home, actively removing pollutants, allergens, and excess humidity.

 

Houston’s climate and air quality challenges make it the ideal proving ground for the Concept Home. With high heat, humidity, and a ranking as the 12th most polluted metro area in the U.S. (according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 State of the Air Report), the city presents significant obstacles for conventional HVAC systems. OASYS rises to meet these challenges, maintaining a clean, comfortable indoor environment regardless of outdoor conditions.

The Concept Home’s Indoor airPLUS qualified designation highlights its alignment with rigorous EPA standards for indoor air quality. This achievement emphasizes the home’s enhanced commitment to moisture and mold control, effective heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, safe combustion, and eco-friendly building materials, making it a model for healthier home construction.

Healthy Home Advantages of Panasonic OASYS™

  • Continuous Ventilation: Provides a steady flow of fresh air, reducing indoor air stagnation and improving overall air quality.
  • Dehumidification: Controls moisture levels to prevent mold, mildew, and structural damage.
  • VOC Filtration: Removes volatile organic compounds from paints, cleaning products, and furnishings, reducing exposure to harmful chemicals.
  • Allergen Reduction: Filters out pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and other asthma triggers—ideal for sensitive individuals.
  • Smart Air Quality Monitoring: Automatically adjusts to changes in humidity, pollen, and pollution levels to maintain optimal indoor conditions.
  • Low Maintenance: Designed for reliability and ease of use, with intuitive smart controls that require minimal upkeep.
  • Whole-Home Coverage: Delivers balanced airflow to every room, including hard-to-reach areas, ensuring consistent comfort and health benefits.

By reimagining airflow with a fresh-air-first approach, Panasonic OASYS flips conventional HVAC logic on its head. Instead of cycling air intermittently, OASYS uses continuous mechanical ventilation to distribute pre-conditioned, filtered air throughout the home, supporting better respiratory health and reducing energy consumption by up to 53%.

With the OASYS Concept Home as an exemplar, Panasonic is empowering builders and architects to meet rising consumer expectations for healthier, high-performance homes. The future of indoor wellness is here, and it starts with Panasonic.

Building Specifications

Conditioned Area 3,068 ft2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3.5
Stories 2
Climate Zone 2A
Completion Date February 2024

Modeled Performance

HERS Index 0 37
Annual Energy Cost $37.00
Annual Energy Cost Savings $988.00
Annual Energy Savings 21,469 kWh