2026· Zbornik radova· pp. 349-358· 0 citations· 20 references
Abstract
Climate change and urbanization demands have highlighted the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) as a key component of healthy and sustainable buildings. School environments are of particular concern because children spend a significant portion of their day indoors and are more susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution than adults. Numerous studies have linked poor IAQ in schools with respiratory diseases, allergic symptoms, reduced cognitive performance, and increased absenteeism. This paper reviews current evidence on the health and educational impacts of indoor air pollution in schools and discusses opportunities for improvement through green building principles. Special attention is given to ventilation strategies, low-emission building materials, moisture control, air filtration systems, and the role of green infrastructure in reducing pollutant exposure. To illustrate local conditions, indoor air quality measurements were conducted in two primary schools in Niš, Serbia, revealing differences in pollutant presence associated with surrounding traffic intensity. The findings emphasize the need for continuous IAQ monitoring and the integration of sustainable building solutions to create healthier, more resilient, and energy-efficient educational environments that support both student well-being and academic performance.
Climate change has been recognised as an important factor affecting indoor environmental conditions including the indoor air quality (IAQ). Climate-related changes are mostly observed in the outdoor space, but many of their impacts are felt in the indoor space, as a result of the interactions between the outdoor climat...
Anake Winifred U, Ile-Smile Jane, Kalu David O· Global Journal of Pure and A...· 0 citations
Indoor air pollution is an emerging environmental and public health challenge, particularly in
rapidly urbanizing cities where household activities, energy use, and poor ventilation contribute
to deteriorating air quality. This study assessed the environmental impact of indoor air quality in
selected residential are...
Wisdom Osamudiamen Clifford-Osawaru· INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHE...· 0 citations
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a longstanding governance gap: most people spend much of their time indoors, yet indoor air quality remains far less regulated than outdoor air. Climate change is now worsening that gap by increasing the frequency and severity of wildfire smoke and heat-driven building closures, both of wh...
D. Green, '. King· Environmental Research Lette...· 0 citations
Poor indoor environmental quality (IEQ) remains a significant driver of paediatric morbidity, yet data on the interplay between particulate matter (PM), building design, and health in tropical schools are sparse—a gap exacerbated by severe data scarcity and policy deficits across sub-Saharan countries. In this study, t...
A. F. Eghomwanre, M. O. Akharame· Environmental science and po...· 0 citations
Abstract Background People spend 80 to 90% of their time indoors, making indoor air quality (IAQ) a major public health factor. Poor IAQ can increase the risk of respiratory issues, heart disease, cognitive impairments, and cancer. This study, within K-HEALTHinAIR project, aims to evaluate potential exposure risks in h...
O. Boghenco, M. Corda, A. Gómez-López et al.· European Journal of Public H...· 0 citations
Understanding air pollutant behaviour and interactions has become increasingly important due to the growing impact of air quality on human health and environmental conditions. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has emerged as a significant metric for public health concerns in recent decades. Recent studies indicate that people s...
