Recent Progress on Indoor Air Quality

Dear Colleagues,

Indoor air quality significantly affects human health and cognitive function. It can cause numerous illnesses, trigger symptoms of sick building syndrome, reduce work productivity, and, in the case of children, negatively impact cognitive function and learning efficiency. Building technical systems plays a crucial role in shaping indoor air quality. Their improper functioning can result in limited air exchange or excessive airflow. The control of the HVAC system is also crucial to ensure proper levels of air quality and pollutant concentration. Building and installation managers, designers, and contractors should consider a range of factors, from the external environment in which the building is located to its intended use (office, school, industry, etc.). Maintaining air parameters and air pollutant concentrations at appropriate levels allows a healthy environment.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to evaluate air quality in buildings and develop best practices to improve indoor air quality. Original results from field and controlled research, subjective surveys, models, and review articles on indoor air quality and proper functioning of buildings are welcomed. We encourage authors to identify directions for the development of HVAC systems and building construction to improve indoor air quality.

Prof. Dr. Ewa Zender-Świercz
Guest Editor

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