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Field Measurements of Indoor Environmental Quality in School Buildings Post-COVID-19: Systematic Review

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: This systematic review analyzes comprehensive indoor environmental quality (IEQ) field measurements in school classrooms from 2020 to 2024, focusing on the post-COVID-19 period. Following PRISMA guidelines, 70 studies were selected from an initial pool of 251 articles. The review examines thermal comfort, indoor air quality, acoustics, and lighting parameters, identifying measurement methodologies, correlations between parameters, and post-COVID-19 adaptations. Results indicate significant modifications in ventilation strategies and IEQ monitoring approaches, with an enhanced focus on air quality parameters. The findings provide evidence-based recommendations for IEQ monitoring and optimization in educational environments.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app15105692

Authors: Samantha Di Loreto, Matteo Falone, Mariano Pierantozzi, Sergio Montelpare

Institutions: University of Chieti-Pescara, Marche Polytechnic University

Language: English

Topic: Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896