Integration of Indoor Air Quality Concerns in Educational Community Through Collaborative Framework of Campus Bizia Laboratory of the University of the Basque Country

  1. Rodriguez-Vidal, I. 1
  2. Oregi, X. 1
  3. Otaegi, J.
  4. Vallespir-Etxebarria, G. 2
  5. Millán-García, J. A. 2
  6. Martín-Garín, A. 2
  1. 1 CAVIAR Research Group, Department of Architecture, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
  2. 2 ENEDI Research Group, Department of Thermal Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of Gipuzkoa, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
Book:
Smart and Sustainable Technology for Resilient Cities and Communities

ISSN: 2662-6829,  2662-6837

ISBN: 9789811691003,  9789811691010

Year of publication: 2022

Pages: 73-88

Type: Book chapter

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9101-0_6 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Abstract

Nowadays, indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied spaces has become a major concern for many stakeholders due to the current health situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This problem is even more pressing in the educational context due to the high density of occupation, reduced distance between students, scarce awareness, coexistence of multiple mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the lack of training of users on the use of the building. These reasons, along with the difficulties in recommending a simple, clear criterion of action, generate the need to offer guidance on hands-on, effective improvement and prevention measures for lecturers, staff and students. In this sense, this chapter aims to analyse the evolution of indoor air quality (IAQ) of several educational facilities in the Gipuzkoa Campus of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). This study examines IAQ in several types of classrooms and offices with different characteristics in order to assess the performance of each one of them. To do this, based on a monitoring campaign, this research used CO2 concentration as a key indicator of air quality that defines ventilation needs and displayed real-time information to occupants. Results have shown the clear effect that the visualisation of the data has on the users. It can be concluded that the information-based decision-making achieved through the employment of monitoring panels could provide an effective and easy-to-use solution to achieve IAQ goals. The research is also framed within the Campus Bizia Laboratory program where the collaborative process between academic staff, service and administrative staff and students in order to respond to sustainability challenges within the university itself.

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Funding information

This study was financed by the Territorial Planning and Housing Department of the Basque Government and the Department of Architecture of the University of The Basque Country (UPV/EHU). It was also financed under the title “Proyecto Piloto Sobre Calidad Del Aire En Espacios Interiores Universitarios” in the CBL program 2020–2021, promoted by the Directorate of Sustainability, Vice-Rectorate for Innovation and Social Commitment of the University of the Basque Country.

Funders

  • UPV/EHU Spain
  • Territorial Planning and Housing Department of the Basque Government Spain

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