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Following the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring good indoor air quality (IAQ) in educational spaces became crucial for safety and well-being. Poor IAQ can lead to health problems like respiratory issues, impacting students’ and educators’ performance. This study, conducted in American University in Cairo classrooms, aimed to assess IAQ and its implications on occupants. In-field measurements of CO2, temperature, humidity, VOCs, and PM2.5 were compared to outdoor air quality during different seasons. Preliminary results suggest significant variations in IAQ parameters across classrooms and seasons. CO2 levels consistently exceeded recommended limits, indicating poor ventilation and potential impacts on cognitive function and well-being. PM2.5 levels also exceeded safe limits during hot weather, raising concerns for respiratory health. These findings can inform policymakers and stakeholders in the education sector to implement strategies for improving IAQ in classrooms and create a healthier learning environment.

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Indoor Air Quality Monitoring in Learning Spaces: A Case Study in Cairo, Egypt

  • 会议论文

  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Farah Shoukry,
  • Sherif Goubran,
  • Ahmed Marey,
  • Khaled Tarabieh

摘要

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring good indoor air quality (IAQ) in educational spaces became crucial for safety and well-being. Poor IAQ can lead to health problems like respiratory issues, impacting students’ and educators’ performance. This study, conducted in American University in Cairo classrooms, aimed to assess IAQ and its implications on occupants. In-field measurements of CO2, temperature, humidity, VOCs, and PM2.5 were compared to outdoor air quality during different seasons. Preliminary results suggest significant variations in IAQ parameters across classrooms and seasons. CO2 levels consistently exceeded recommended limits, indicating poor ventilation and potential impacts on cognitive function and well-being. PM2.5 levels also exceeded safe limits during hot weather, raising concerns for respiratory health. These findings can inform policymakers and stakeholders in the education sector to implement strategies for improving IAQ in classrooms and create a healthier learning environment.